Posts by Central Region Correspondent
Washington Navaya shines as Hardrock FC rise to the top
Washington Navaya put up a Man of the Match performance, registering a brace as Hardrock FC outwitted Simba Bhora 3-0 to retain pole position in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after 16 rounds of fixtures. Navaya hit a brace for Hardrock FC while Samuel Makawa weighed in with the third goal to seal the…
Read MoreChaminuka handed four-game ultimatum at TelOne FC
With TelOne FC’s season falling short of expectations, coach Saul Chaminuka now has a four-game ultimatum to rescue the campaign or be shown the door, Fanzone can reveal. How Chaminuka and his men will fare in the upcoming games remains to be seen. Chaminuka and his technical team were summoned to a no-holds-barred meeting on…
Read MoreWhy Rodrick Mutuma has been a constant feature at DeMbare
For over a fortnight, Rodrick Mutuma, the retired footballer, has been featuring at Dynamos FC’s training. But the club has been mum about his official role. Instead, “The Prince”, as he is affectionately known, revealed that he has been asked to play an inspirational role with the current crop of players. However, Fanzone has established…
Read MoreKaitano Tembo’s stance on veteran goalkeeper Washington Arubi
Interim Warriors coach Kaitano Tembo has revealed his stance on veteran goalkeeper Washington Arubi, who was the notable absentee in last month’s Unity Cup in the United Kingdom. Arubi had been the trusted pair of hands for Zimbabwe prior to Kaitano Tembo’s rise to the helm of the national squad. Under Michael Nees, Arubi was…
Read MoreTelOne sign veteran Silas Songani in bid to turn PSL season around
Troubled PSL side TelOne FC have completed the signing of veteran forward Silas Songani, seen as a morale boost amid their ongoing crisis. The 36-year-old arrived in Gweru over a month ago under Herbert Maruwa, though his chances of putting pen to paper looked slim at the time. However, the club have now handed him…
Read MorePSL promotion heats up in Central Region: Chapungu and Pirates send warning with 5-0 wins
It’s turning into a neck-and-neck affair between Chapungu FC and Gwanda Pirates FC as the Central Region Soccer League slowly reaches boiling point. Chapungu and Gwanda Pirates both recorded emphatic 5-0 wins in Matchday 10 fixtures that were concluded on Monday, over FC Platinum Under-19 and Good Morning FC respectively. While Chapungu lead with 26…
Read More8 home games, zero points: Chaminuka wants TelOne to quit ‘cursed’ Ascot Stadium
Ascot Stadium has become TelOne FC’s graveyard. After eight home games and eight losses, the WiFi Boys have picked zero points at home. And Coach Saul Chaminuka now says the club must leave the venue he believes has bad luck TelOne FC lost 1-0 to fellow strugglers Agama FC on Sunday at Ascot Stadium in…
Read MoreMangombe banks on defense as Dynamos face unbeaten Ngezi Platinum Stars
For the first time this season, Dynamos coach Genesis Mangombe has spoken confidently about his team’s defense, backing it to stand out in Saturday’s match against Ngezi Platinum Stars.
Read MoreMunetsi calls for patience, says loss to weakened Nigeria was a harsh reality check
Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi has urged fans to be patient after Zimbabwe’s 2-0 loss to a weakened Nigeria in the Unity Cup semi-final, admitting the defeat was a much-needed reality check. The defeat marked Kaitano Tembo’s first game in charge as interim head coach. It was a sobering start, with a disjointed a Warriors side…
Read MoreFarai Jere: ‘It’s going to be disaster for a lot of teams at NSS..’
Caps United boss Farai Jere is buzzing ahead of the re-opening of the National Sports Stadium on Sunday, when The Green Machine take on Scottland FC in a new-found rivalry that promises an explosive match. Just like the Harare derby between Caps United and Dynamos played on 10 May, this one is likely to bring…
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