Posts by Central Region Correspondent
Sports Ministry condemns violence, vandalism after Chahwanda Stadium chaos
The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has outlined its stance following the violent scenes that forced an abrupt halt to the ill-tempered PSL match between Hard Rock FC and Dynamos FC at Chahwanda Stadium on Sunday, 24 May 2026. Chaos marred what was meant to be a beautiful game of football as fans…
Read MoreFrom penalty error to history: Divine Lunga reflects on winning CAF Champions league medal
‘Even with some mistakes, we overcame them, by God’s grace,’said Divine Lunga after Mamelodi Sundowns sealed the 2025/26 CAF Champions League title despite his second-leg penalty error. Lunga joined Chris Samakwere, Khama Billiat and Cuthbert Malajila as Zimbabweans who have lifted the CAF Champions League trophy so far. Retired former Monomutapa FC star Samakwere won…
Read MoreTembo eyes breakout roles for Chirewa and Mongameli as Warriors brace for Unity Cup
Kaitano Tembo has given a major hint on his plans at the helm of the Warriors, revealing he intends to get the best out of Highlanders star Mongameli Tshuma and England-based Tawanda Chirewa. Tembo feels Chirewa has not been fully utilized, having mainly played from the bench, while he reckons Tshuma could strengthen the Warriors’…
Read MoreKaitano Tembo speaks brightly of Abubakar Moffat’s Warriors prospects
Warriors interim coach Kaitano Tembo says the inclusion of workhorse midfield enforcer, Abubakar Moffat in the squad was long overdue, as the Scottland star is one of ‘the best midfielders at the moment’. Moffat, drafted into the squad to participate in the invitational 2026 Unity Cup in the UK, has established himself as a midfielder…
Read MoreKaitano Tembo reacts to Warriors’ 2027 AFCON qualifiers draw
Interim Warriors coach Kaitano Tembo has reacted to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations draw, where The Warriors were drawn in Group E alongside DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Tembo is holding fort at the helm of Zimbabwe senior men national team, following the tumultuous exit of Marian Marinica last month after a…
Read More‘It’s going to be emotional..’: Tonderai Ndiraya’s wholesome answer on facing Scottland FC
Chicken Inn FC coach Tonderai Ndiraya has opened up about the ’emotions’ of facing his former paymasters, Scottland FC, a club he led to win the PSL title in their maiden season, 2025. Ndiraya’s Chicken Inn FC are scheduled to host Scottland FC on Saturday at Barbourfields in a match that could keep fans perched…
Read MoreNorman Mapeza stands firm as Scottland FC huff and puff in title defense
Despite huffing and puffing in the initial stages of his tenure at Scotland FC, Norman Mapeza has refused to bury his head in shame, adamant that his men are making perfect strides. Scottland FC have been different under Mapeza in the 13 matches played so far. Sitting in fourth position with 22 points, Scotland FC…
Read MoreReturn to Sakubva stadium a blessing, as Manica Diamonds gear Up for Bosso hurdle
Manica Diamonds coach Patrick Mandizha credits their return to Sakubva Stadium for turning their luck around after a rough start under Tafadzwa Mashiri. The Gem Boys have collected seven points out of a possible nine in their last three matches after beating Agama FC 3-1, drawing 1-1 with FC Hunters, and beating TelOne FC 2-1…
Read MorePSL giants are circling around Chapungu FC’s free-scoring striker
A massive stampede is looming for the services of Chapungu FC’s free-scoring striker Edward Watson, Fanzone can reveal, with top PSL clubs vying for his signature. Watson, who spent the whole of the 2025 season on the sidelines due to injury, has scored nine goals in seven matches for Chapungu FC. Deservedly, Watson has already…
Read MoreDivine Lunga’s decisive moment: Sundowns chase Champions League crown
Warriors star Divine Lunga is facing a career-defining moment at Mamelodi Sundowns, with hopes of finally bagging a continental medal as they prepare for the two-legged 2025/26 CAF Champions League final against AS FAR. The serial Betway Premiership winners host the Moroccan side in the first leg of the final at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.…
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