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Police probe fatal incident at NSS during Warriors-DRC game
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an investigation into a fatal incident at the National Sports Stadium during today’s AFCON qualifier match between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which led to the death of one person. According to a statement issued by the police, one person died during a stampede at gate…
Read MoreManica Diamonds on brink of relegation as Rufaro defeat leaves them anchoring the log with 5 games to go
All Herbert Maruwa was hoping for on Saturday was a win when Manica Diamonds travelled over 300 kilometres from Mutare to the capital to face FC Hunters in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Match-Day 29 clash at Rufaro Stadium. But as soon as the final whistle echoed around the over the iconic venue,…
Read MoreUS$10 to watch Warriors’ homecoming —ZIFA justifies fee as price of bringing football home
After spending over five years playing away from home, football fans in Zimbabwe will have to pay US$10 to watch the Warriors when they return home, a fee that has torched an outcry but necessary according to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). For the first time since November 2021 when the Confederation of African Football…
Read MoreChibuku Super Cup: Hunters stun DeMbare, Bosso reach semis after penalty drama
The Chibuku Super Cup defending champions are out, and two more semi-finalists have been decided after a Saturday packed with penalty drama. Harare giants Dynamos’ bid for a third straight Chibuku Super Cup title came crashing down as FC Hunters produced a giant-killing, edging Dembare 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to book a…
Read MoreCAPS edge ZPC on penalties to book Chibuku Super Cup semi-final spot
Harare giants CAPS United survived a nervy afternoon and a penalty shootout to prevail 4-2 over ZPC Kariba in a Chibuku Super Cup quarter final at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals of the competition. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with goals arriving late to cancel each other out and send…
Read MoreMunhumutapa Cup quarter finals serve up fiesty pairings as the race for silverware intensifies
The road to glory in Zimbabwe’s richest knockout competition has taken a dramatic turn after the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup quarter final draw was conducted a few hours ago today, setting up fixtures that promise tension, drama and the ever present possibility of an upset as eight teams chase one trophy. The draw has placed…
Read MoreMunhumutapa: CAPS, Hardrock march on, Triangle dumped out
CAPS United booked their ticket into the last eight of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup after dismissing Manica Diamonds 2-0 at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The Green Machine got their goals from Davison Marowa who pounced on a defensive mix-up early in the first half before Junior Bunjira rounded off the win early in the…
Read MoreMarere battle on in NRSL relegation fight
Marere Football Club are still bottom of the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League table, but results have improved since Justice Mugota Chasura took charge. Chasura has overseen 6 games, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. That run has earned the Sanyati side 11 points out of a possible 18. Their latest result…
Read MoreJalai: “I will always respect Dynamos”
Warriors and Scottland star Emmanuel Jalai has reiterated that he still loves and respects Dynamos despite his move to the defending champions. Jalai spent six seasons at DeMbare, three of which he was the captain of the Harare giants, before moving to Durban City last year. He is currently on loan at Scottland for the…
Read More‘Questioned, criticized for attitude’: All to prove for Nathan Mutasa after Chibuku Super Cup blinder
Rufaro Stadium was bouncing on Sunday afternoon, and right at the center of it was a kid with everything to prove.
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