HARARE – Zimbabwe lasted 76.2 overs before being dismissed for 241 on the first day of the three-day warm-up match against Bangladesh Cricket Board X1 at Fatullah yesterday. One Day International captain Elton Chigumbura, who negotiated himself back in the first bowling change struck with his third delivery when he had Shadman Islam caught by…
HARARE – Harare City struggled for form in the early stages of the season and looked well on course for a return to the first division following that poor start. City players failed to emulate the same form that saw them surrender the title to Dynamos last year right on the last day of the…
HARARE – Highlanders skipper Ariel Sibanda admitted they have run out of ideas to lift the team after the defeat to Harare City signalled a deepening crisis at the Bulawayo giants. Bosso are going through a lean spell this year and at the weekend their stuttering continued when they were handed an embarrassing 3-0 defeat…
HARARE – At the end of April this year Masimba Dinyero was a broken man after he was forced out of FC Platinum where he was assistant coach to then coach Lloyd Mutasa. “I was forced to resign because the environment was no longer conducive for me to continue working. I was being suspected to…
HARARE – Highlanders caretaker coach Mark Mathe was left lamenting his team’s misfortune after two injury forced substitutions in the first half contributed to his side 3-0 defeat to Harare City in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-final here yesterday. Bosso’s game plan went up in smoke after Bruce Kangwa, who was their outstanding player before…
HARARE – Catholic Saints Under-15 team are the champions of this year’s Harare Province Junior Football tournament held at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield over the weekend. Catholic Saints beat Total Academy 7-6 in penalty shoot-out to win the trophy. On their way to finals, Catholic Saints beat Sunrise 1-0 in the semi-finals while Total Academy…
HARARE – Mabvuku’s age grade rugby teams yesterday won the Old Mutual Community Sevens tournament which was played at Harare Sports Club. The sevens tournament which was the last one for the year was characterised by an excellent display of talent by the youngsters that thronged the home of rugby in Harare. Tournament coordinator and…
HARARE – A last minute goal from defender Brighton Chandisaita was all Flame Lilly needed to maintain their stronghold on top of the World Navi Northern Region Division One Soccer League after edging Blue Swallows here yesterday. With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Chandisaita headed in a cross from the right flank three…
HARARE – Champion “Mbewe” Chienderamwano was overwhelmed with emotions after successfully defending his Mr Zimbabwe title on Saturday night. The Botswana-based bodybuilder dropped to the ground on his knees, hysterically punching the air while tears streamed down his cheeks after the result was announced. TEARS OF JOY: Champion “Mbewe” Chienderamwano, centre, is overwhelmed by emotions…
MELBOURNE – The Australian Rugby Union yesterday announced that Ewen McKenzie has resigned as the Wallabies head coach. McKenzie announced his resignation after the Wallabies 29-28 defeat to the All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium. Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver paid tribute to McKenzie who has led Australia in 22 Tests since starting in the…
