Posts by Eastern Region Correspondent
Chris Mwanza’s new chapter: The rebuild at Bikita Chida Athletic Club
When Chris Mwanza stepped onto the training pitch at Bikita Chida Athletic Club six weeks ago, he didn’t bring promises of overnight success. He brought 50 years of football life, 700-plus first division appearances, a CAF A license, and a quiet conviction that the game he loves can still be rebuilt from the ground up.…
Read MoreManica Diamonds hold Highlanders as unbeaten run extends to four.
Manica Diamonds picked up another point in their fight for survival after a 0-0 draw with Highlanders FC at Sakubva Stadium in Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matchday 14. The result extends The Gem Boys’ unbeaten streak to four matches and sees them move to fourth from bottom on the log, the last relegation spot,…
Read MoreEnd of the road for Tenax as Miracle Boys romp to victory at Heart Stadium.
Yadah FC’s march in the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup continued on Saturday afternoon after a 2-0 win over Tenax CS FC at Heart Stadium, a result that ended Tenax’s run in the competition. Vincent Sango opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, giving Yadah the early advantage. Shingai Masukuta sealed the win in the 49th…
Read MoreTable shakes in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League as Tongogara United withdrawal hands lifeline to title chasers
The Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League just dropped a curveball that’s already reshaping the title race. As reported earlier the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League finally confirmed the withdrawal of Tongogara United FC from the 2026 season after the club failed to fulfil three consecutive fixtures. Citing reduced donor funding, Tongogara’s exit is…
Read MoreClutch King Sackey keeps La Murambinda’s PSL dream alive
Deportivo La Murambinda’s Enock Sackey has become the man for the moment, and the Ghanaian striker isn’t shying away from the spotlight. Sackey struck again over the weekend to hand La Murambinda a crucial win over Renco Mine FC, his second stoppage-time winner in as many games after a similar late blow against Manica Diamonds…
Read MoreBREAKING: ERSL suspends referee in crackdown on poor officiating
The Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League has joined the national push to clean up match officiating, suspending centre referee Simpson Marezu for six weeks following controversial calls in the Green Fuel FC vs Bikita Chida Athletic Club clash on 11 May 2026. The league confirmed the suspension in a press release , acting on…
Read MoreBikita Chida’s steel and spirit: How Chris Mwanza has steadied the ship in one month
A month ago, Bikita Chida Athletic Club looked like a club in freefall. Seven games into the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League season, results had turned sour, coach Oscar Muvhimi was dismissed, and the side was left scrambling for direction. What happened next could have derailed them completely. Bikita had lined up nomadic gaffer…
Read MoreTongogara United’s ERSL exit: When global aid cuts hit home in Chipinge
Chipinge-based Tongogara United FC will be officially removed from the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League after Matchday 10 this weekend, sources close to the league have confirmed. It marks the end of a project that gave refugees and locals a rare platform to play, be seen, and dream beyond the confines of the Tongogara…
Read MoreMiracle Boys perched on top as week 9 beckons
Yadah Football Club rule the roost in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League after Week 8, opening a three-point gap at the summit with 20 points from 8 games. The Miracle Boys’ 4-1 win over FC Wangu Mazodze two days ago made it 6 wins, 2 draws, and 0 defeats, giving them the league’s…
Read MoreYadah extend lead, Tenax go to second
Yadah Football Club have stretched their advantage at the top of the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League after a dominant 4-1 win over FC Wangu Mazodze at Heart Stadium. The Miracle Boys now sit on 20 points from 8 games, opening a three-point gap as they remain unbeaten in 2026. April Player of the…
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