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File Pic: Zimbabwe's Lady Chevrons have qualified for the ICC Women's World Cup proper

Zimbabwe crowned Africa women’s cricket T20 champions

By Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe national women’s cricket team, put an impressive all-round performance with both bat and ball, to win the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Africa Qualifier, with a 52-run win over Namibia in the final at Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Zimbabwe’s victory, ensured they qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World

12th May 2019

On the ropes: Highlanders coach Madinda Ndlovu could be on his way out

Madinda’s future uncertain as violence mars Bosso/Chicken Inn clash

By Sports Reporter UGLY scenes marred the Bulawayo derby between struggling Highlanders and Chicken Inn at Barbourfields leading to a 20-minute stoppage eight minutes before half time due to crowd trouble. But it did not stop the Gamecocks from moving to the top of the log after a convincing 3-0 victory. There was also trouble

11th May 2019

Mamelodi Sundowns crowned South African football champions

TimesLive Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned Absa Premiership champions after a 1-0 win over Free State Stars at Goble Park in Bethlehem on Saturday afternoon. This occasion also marked the relegation of Free State Stars to the National First Division (NFD) after 12 years in the top flight. Sundowns, who were playing in their 50th

11th May 2019

Hokey coach Gus McVey

Gus aims to raise £5k to help Zimbabwe team on way to Tokyo Olympics

By The Sidmouth Herald A hockey coach who trains his players from his home more than 7,500 miles away is hoping to secure a spot at next year’s Olympics. Gus McVey, from Sidmouth, was appointed head coach to the Zimbabwe national ladies team in December and is hoping to raise £5,000 towards accommodation, transport and

10th May 2019

Yadah owner Walter Magaya. His team could give Dynamos a few headaches

Ndiraya wary of Yadah as Dembare seeks consistency

By Sports Reporter DYNAMOS coach Tonderai Ndiraya, says he is not reading a lot into Yadah FC’s difficult start to the 2019 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, when his charges tackle the Walter Magaya-owned side at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. Yadah is currently in the relegation zone after winning just once this season and drawing

10th May 2019

Zimbabwe Lady Chevron Modester Mupachikwa in action against Rwanda

Zimbabwe reach ICC Women’s Africa Qualifier final

By Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe women’s cricket team, sealed their place in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Africa Qualifier 2019, after maintaining their perfect campaign with a comfortable 82-run victory over Rwanda at Old Hararians Sports Club on Thursday. After completely dominating their opening two matches against Mozambique and Tanzania, the

9th May 2019

Highlanders coach Madinda Ndlovu

Defiant Madinda eyes Chicken Inn scalp

By Sports Reporter UNDER pressure Highlanders coach, Madinda Ndlovu insists his side will not change their style of play despite their failure to register a win in six attempts this season. Ndlovu spoke as he braces for a tough derby encounter against Chicken Inn at Babourfields Stadium on Saturday. Bosso, who are lurking dangerously in

9th May 2019

Zimbabwe has lost a rugby star to Germany

Former Zimbabwe rugby star named in Germany squad

By Sports Reporter FORMER Zimbabwe national Sevens rugby team star, Manasah Sita looks well poised to represent Germany at next year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, after being included in the European country’s squad for the forthcoming tournaments. Sita is set to represent Germany at the European Championship season and the Olympic qualifying tournaments.

9th May 2019

Marshall Munetsi

Munetsi still confident about Orlando’s title chances

By Sports Reporter ORLANDO Pirates utility player, Marshall Munetsi insists he is confident his side can still win the South African Absa Premiership title, despite dropping points during the penultimate round of the title race over the weekend. Pirates were left to settle for a point as they conceded late on, to draw 2-2 with

8th May 2019

Warriors target Andy Rinomhota capped a fine year for English Championship side Reading after being voted fans' player of the year

Warriors target Andy Rinomhota is Reading Player of the Season

By Sports Reporter ENGLAND-born Zimbabwean midfielder Andy Rinomhota, capped off a memorable season at English Football League Championship side Reading after being named the 2018-19 Fans’ Player of the Season by the club’s fans at the weekend. The 22-year-old, who is a long term target of Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambwa, was presented with the award

7th May 2019

Warriors kit deal back on

New Warriors’ Umbro kits set to be unveiled

By Sports Reporter ZIFA has announced that they will unveil the new Zimbabwe Warriors kits, designed by international sportswear manufacturers Umbro on May 16, ahead of the national team’s participation at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Egypt. The local football mother body announced a three year-deal with the British sportswear manufacture

6th May 2019

Tendai Ndoro saved Owen Da Gama's blushes at the weekend

Ex-Bafana coach Owen da Gama pays tribute to Tendai Ndoro

By Sports Reporter FORMER South Africa national team coach, Owen da Gama has paid tribute to Zimbabwe international striker Tendai Ndoro, after his crucial goal helped 10-men Highlands Park regain their place in the top eight of the South African Premiership at the weekend. Highlands, who are also home to former Warriors goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini,

6th May 2019

CAPS United has been unstoppable

CAPS United maintain unbeaten run, Dynamos finally win

By Sports Reporter DYNAMOS finally remembered how to win, after registering their first win in four Premier Soccer League matches after a slender 1-0 win over ZPC Kariba at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. However it was their eternal city rivals CAPS United, who were celebrating the most as their win by a similar margin against Harare

5th May 2019

Macauley Bonne may not feature for the Warriors at Afcon

Fresh Macauley Bonne blow for Warriors

By Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE’S hopes to have English-born England-born striker Macauley Bonne, in the Warriors squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations seem to have suffered a major setback as a result of approved amendments of the Zimbabwe Citizenship Bill a few months back. Zifa has been battling to secure the services of the

4th May 2019

FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza

Mapeza fumes after FC Platinum draw, Rhinos beat Triangle

By Sports Reporter FC PLATINUM coach Norman Mapeza, was left fuming after his charges wasted several scoring opportunities, on their way to a frustrating goalless draw against a plucky Herentals side at Mandava Stadium on Saturday. The result meant the Zvishavane platinum miners, dropped points at home for the first time this season although they

4th May 2019

Highlanders gaffer Madinda Ndlovu hopes to be celebrating on Sunday

DeMbare, Bosso face tricky ties

By Sports Reporter STRUGGLING Zimbabwean football giants Dynamos and Highlanders, face a tough task in their quest to recover from what has largely been a disappointing start to the season, when they face tricky encounters against inform side ZPC Kariba and Hwange respectively on Sunday. Highlanders have endured a difficult start to the season, managing

3rd May 2019

Zimbabwe's Lady Chevron ready for W/C qualifiers

Lady Chevrons eye winning start in ICC Women’s WC Qualifier

By Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe national women’s cricket team, will be hoping to get their 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup Africa qualifier, off to a winning start when they take on neighbours Mozambique in the opening match of the tournament at Old Hararians Sports Club on Sunday. Led by all-rounder Mary-Anne Musonda,

3rd May 2019

Adios: Costa Nhamoinesu has called time on his dance with the Warriors

Nhamoinesu quits Warriors

By Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE international defender, Costa Nhamoinesu has announced his retirement from international football ahead of the country’s participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals to be held from June 21 to July 19 in Egypt. The 33 year-old defender, who was recently appointed the team captain of Czech Republic topflight club

2nd May 2019

Barcelona kingpin Lionel Messi was in sparkling form as the Catalans routed Liverpool

Messi magic dazzles as Liverpool fall in UEFA semis

By BBC Lionel Messi’s two second-half goals – including a stunning free-kick – earned Barcelona a handsome advantage and left Liverpool with an almighty task in their Champions League semi-final. The Reds were in the ascendancy despite going behind to Luis Suarez’s first-half strike – but they were then hit by a double sucker-punch from

2nd May 2019

Highlanders: Turmoil has hit Zimbabwe's oldest football club

Chaos rocks Bosso as two top officials are suspended

By Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS FC president Ndumiso Gumede has announced the suspension of the club’s vice-chairman Modern Ngwenya and secretary-general Israel Moyo, as tensions continue to rise at the Bulawayo giants following a poor start to the 2019 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign. The two were suspended for allegedly pushing against the renewal of

1st May 2019