Posts by Eastern Region Correspondent
At 17, Siyanda Zimba is writing history between the posts
Some goalkeepers wait years for a breakthrough moment. Siyanda Zimba had two in one week. The 17-year-old Bikita Chida Athletic Club shot-stopper first helped Pamushana High School make history. On July 31, 2026 in Bulawayo, Pamushana won the 2026 NASH Under-17 football championship, beating Manicaland’s St Mathias Tsonzo 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.…
Read MoreStakes high, as Pacific Storm Eastern Region reaches week 21
Top of the table tested as fixture changes hit Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League Week 21 Matchday 21 of the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League kicks off tomorrow, and with the log still tight at the top and the relegation fight heating up, every point matters. The weekend will however look a little…
Read MoreAVM set for coaching shake-up as Chinyani faces axe
There are strong rumours doing the rounds that ambitious Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League side Africa Mineral Ventures FC are set to part ways with head coach Collin Chinyani just three months into the job. A high placed source who spoke to Fanzone on condition of anonymity said the decision was made last week.“The…
Read MoreDanny Tafara: The wall behind Grand Legacy’s title push
Danny Tagara is having the season of his life. On Saturday at St Paul’s Musami Stadium, the Grand Legacy Football Club goalkeeper kept his 12th clean sheet of the season in a 2-0 win over Green Fuel FC. That result keeps Grand Legacy right in the championship race. Speaking to Fanzone, Tagara said the record…
Read MoreMiracle Boys pull 4 points clear as title race takes shape
Yadah have opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League after a crucial 1-0 victory over Tenax at The Heart Stadium. With the resumption of the second half of the season after a two week break the league table from the East is starting to tell a…
Read MoreAVM slip, Murambinda dented as ERSL title race hits up
The Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League title race took another twist on Friday afternoon as both Africa Mineral Ventures FC and Deportivo La Murambinda FC failed to take advantage in the championship chase. At Vengere Stadium in Rusape, Africa Mineral Ventures were held to a frustrating goalless draw by a determined Manica Diamonds U19…
Read MoreMakurumidze: New coach, old score to settle as Legacy host Green Fuel
Grand Legacy Football Club captain Tatenda Diego Makurumidze says the mood in the camp is very positive as the club prepares to host Green Fuel Football Club at St Paul’s Musami Stadium on Saturday in a match that could shape the title race. It’s 4th vs 5th in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League.…
Read MoreTitle race in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League reignites this Friday
After a two-week break, the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League is back and it is wasting no time. Week 20 kicks off this Friday 31 July 2026, and from the very first whistle the second half of the season promises drama, revenge, and a genuine title fight. The pick of the fixtures lands on…
Read MoreMavhurume strikes on debut as Gem Boys dent Triangle’s survival hopes
Mid-season signing Carlos Mavhurume announced himself in Gem Boys colours with the goal that could define Manica Diamonds’ season. The defensive midfielder scored in the 73rd minute as Herbert Maruwa’s charges beat Triangle United 1-0 in a relegation blockbuster at Sakubva Stadium yesterday. It was a match both teams desperately needed, with four teams set…
Read MoreNEW: Dzoro heading to Renco
Barely a week after severing ties with Deportivo La Murambinda FC, Lovemore Dzoro is set for an imminent return to the dugout. Fanzone can exclusively reveal that Dzoro is on the verge of being appointed as the new substantive head coach of Renco Mine Football Club. An insider at Renco Mine who wished to remain…
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