HARARE – Northampton Town coach Chris Wilder has predicted a bright future for Zimbabwe Under-23 striker David Moyo saying the termination of his contract at the League Two side last week was a blessing in disguise. The 19-year-old made 18 appearances during his Sixfields spell, scoring twice, playing the majority of his games coming off…
BULAWAYO – Sports minister Andrew Langa has assured service providers and volunteers for the 2014 African Union Sports Commission (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games will be paid in due course. Zimbabwe hosted the Games last December in Bulawayo but most of the service providers are yet to be paid a month after the conclusion of…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s swimming sensation Kirsty Coventry made a commendable return to the pool, posting some admirable times at the United States Grand Prix Series. Zimbabwe’s first-ever and only swimming gold medalist begun her come back following 30 months out with a 4 by 400 metres freestyle victory. Coventry took to social media to express…
HARARE – There are many examples of rags to riches and then back to rags tales involving local athletes over the years. With fame comes fortune but without proper management most of that fortune is quickly eroded. One good example is that of former Zimbabwe international football captain Francis Shonhai, who died while living in…
SYDNEY – The threats David Pocock’s family experienced in Zimbabwe, driven from their family farm as their friends died around them, led to a fear of failure and a fanatical approach to his diet and exercise. Pocock opened up about the childhood experiences that shaped the 26-year-old in an interview with Men’s Health magazine, which…
HARARE – Our absence from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, coupled with our reigning player of the year’s failure to secure a contract at a lowly ranked European league, has exposed Zimbabwe’s Premier Soccer League for what it truly it is – weak and amateurish. Zimbabwe is not only absent as a national team…
LONDON – Brendan Rodgers has described Daniel Sturridge’s recovery as “critical” for Liverpool but the manager warned the striker needs time to recapture last season’s devastating form following a spate of injuries. Sturridge is back in training at Melwood after rehabilitation work in the United States although a first-team return is not imminent. Rodgers, who…
SYDNEY – Serena Williams’ Australian Open preparations included smashing a racquet in frustration, complaining of fatigue and losing to players she had never lost to before, yet she is still the favourite to claim her sixth title at Melbourne Park. The 33-year-old had a terrible buildup to the season-opening grand slam while playing in the…
HARARE – Dynamos assistant coach Tonderai Ndiraya admits Devon Chafa’s departure is a big loss to the club but acknowledged it was necessary for financial reasons. Chafa was released by the Glamour Boys this week after his representatives failed to agree terms on the transfer fee and has since been granted clearance to join other…
HARARE – Speed was essential to the Olonga boys. It was an inborn thing, and ran deep through their veins. At the time Henry Olonga was considered the quickest bowler in the Zimbabwe cricket team, big brother Victor was being hailed by the British press as simply the fastest man in English rugby union. The…
