Posts by Eastern Region Correspondent
ZIFA Munhumutapa Cup first round: Pacific Storm Eastern Region round-up
The ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup exploded to life over the weekend, with six first-round ties played between Saturday and Sunday across the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League. Goals, drama, heartbreak and two penalty shootouts — the multi-million dollar cup delivered. Renco Mine FC and Yadah FC were locked 0-0 at Maramba Stadium before Yadah…
Read MoreBitter start for “Salt & Vinegar” as Grand Legacy exit Munhumutapa Cup
Willard “Salt & Vinegar” Katsande’s reign at Grand Legacy Football Club began in the worst possible way as Grand Legacy Football Club were beaten 2-0 by Bikita Minerals Football Club at the Lithium Stadium to exit the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup. Four late minutes of madness at Lithium Stadium saw Bikita Minerals score two quick goals…
Read MoreMutemera warry of GZU trap ahead of Munhumutapa clash
Tenax CS FC head coach Gibson Mutemera is refusing to get carried away. Despite his Prison Officers riding a six-match unbeaten run, Mutemera says Tenax will take a cautious approach when they host Great Zimbabwe University Football Club this Sunday in the first round of the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup. The clash is set for Mutare…
Read MoreThe making of Dylan Nyakadzumbu: From Railton to the big dream
The first thing you notice about Dylan Nyakadzumbu is the calm. For a 20-year-old centre back who has started every minute of Africa Mineral Ventures FC’s first seven games in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League, there’s no panic in his play. No wild lunges. Just quiet authority, clean tackles, and a voice that…
Read MoreMunhumutapa Challenge Cup roars into life
All is set for the first round of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League. With US$5 million on the table this year, the Eastern Region begins its first round this weekend with four last-32 slots up for grabs from this side. Launched last month by His Excellency President…
Read MoreTenax shoot to second after seeing off AMV
It took just 180 seconds for Tenax Correctional Services Football Club to punch a hole through Vengere Stadium and rip three points from Africa Mineral Ventures’ hands in a pulsating week 6 Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League encounter.3rd minute. Silence, then chaos. Simon Munemero ghosted in and buried it. 1-0.The Prison Warders had drawn…
Read MoreTongogara United withdraws from Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League
Chipinge based side Tongogara United Football Club have notified the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League their decision to pull out of the league citing dry coffers.In a leaked letter dated 20 April 2026 to the ERSL, signed by the club’s Vice President and Secretary General that Fanzone is in possession of the club stated:…
Read MoreGrand Legacy’s Chinyani: “Fortress Musami stands, but road needs fixing”
St Paul’s Musami Stadium is quickly becoming enemy territory for visitors. Grand Legacy FC made it three home wins from three on Saturday, edging Buffaloes FC 1-0 thanks to Oscar Nyatsuro’s 49th-minute strike in Week 6 of the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League. It was the Golden Boys’ third successive home victory and handed…
Read MoreAMV chairman clears air on Rusape franchise saga
The biggest off-field story that has been trending since Friday has just got clarity.In a wide-ranging exclusive with Fanzone, Africa Mineral Ventures FC Chairman Godfrey Mufuranhewe provided the update supporters have been demanding: Agrum Investments has officially taken full ownership of Africa Mineral Ventures FC, and the club is staying in Rusape. The move untangles a…
Read MoreYadah stumble, Buffaloes rally, top spot goes begging in Mutare
Yadah Football Club missed the chance to go top of the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League after a pulsating 2-2 draw with Buffaloes Football Club at the Showgrounds in Mutare on Sunday.A win would have taken Yadah to 13 points, opening a two-point lead over Green Fuel FC who also drew on Saturday.Buffaloes had…
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