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Brilliant Cobert Chimedza shines for AC Marinhense in Portuguese Cup
Rising Zimbabwean winger Cobert Junior Chimedza delivered a standout performance on Sunday, inspiring his side, AC Marinhense, to the second round of the Taça de Portugal, the country’s premier knockout tournament. The 20-year-old Chimedza, who is on loan from Portuguese top-flight side Gil Vicente, was instrumental in Marinhense’s hard-fought 3-0 penalty shootout victory over GD…
Read MoreI’m proud to be Zimbabwean, I have no issues with ZIFA, says Sean Fusire
Warriors star Sean Fusire has cleared the air on the fiasco which saw him pulling out the the squad set to do duty in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Sheffield Wednesday midfielder was named in squad announced by Warriors coach Michael Nees last week but to the surprise of football stakeholders, ZIFA announced last…
Read MoreWolves manager Vítor Pereira accused of ‘favoritism’ towards Marshall Munetsi
English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Vítor Pereira has been accused of giving ‘favorite treatment’ to Marshal Munetsi, amid claims that the Zimbabwean star is not deserving of a starting place in the team. Munetsi (29) moved to Wolves from French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims in February this year and helped the…
Read MoreMpandare defends Tendai Ndiro, says the late former Warriors striker was ‘careful with money’
Former Warriors team manager Wellington Mpandare has rubbished the popular belief that Tendai Ndoro was reckless with money, insisting the late striker was swindled instead. Ndoro died in South Africa at the age of 40 and was buried in Bulawayo on Sunday. At his peak, Ndoro, who turned out for South African clubs Orlando Pirates,…
Read MoreDid FC Platinum fail crisis management after the loss to Scottland?
The manner in which the FC Platinum hierarchy reacted to their defeat to Scottland was clearly the turning point in their season. The former champions headed into the match day 24 clash oozing with confidence, having gone up to that time without tasting defeat. They had even shrugged off the psychological effects of losing Brian…
Read MoreMagodora —a man on a mission
To the people of Kwekwe, he is just Magodora. He is simply one of their own. Shepherd ‘Magodora’ Chahwanda is loved in the second most populous city in the Midlands province. The unheralded mining mogul is about to deliver two historic developments in Kwekwe, to the delight of those who call the city home. Chahwanda…
Read MoreDynamos training fiasco: Details emerge
Details as to what transpired at Dynamos’ training session today, where the club’s kit manager Harry Lusengo was involved in an ugly standoff with players, have emerged. Lusengo, who is the son of board chairman Bernard Marriot Lusengo, blocked the team bus from leaving the Christ Ministries High School football pitch, where Dynamos were preparing…
Read MoreMunashe Bamara —a ‘small’ player with big dreams
It’s February 28, and the venue is Rufaro Stadium. A decent crowd has braved the chilly weather in Harare to be at the iconic Mbare facility to witness the opening game of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. Ready to do battle are two Premiership debutants —Scottland and Triangle United. Scottland have gone…
Read MoreChild dies at ZIFA Referees seminar
In a development that has sent shockwaves across the local football fraternity, a child of a female referee passed away at the ongoing ZIFA referees seminar. The seminar, which kicked off on Monday at ZIFA Village, saw officials from across the country taking part. ZIFA shocked football fans when they announced through a statement that…
Read MoreFormer Warriors and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro dies aged 40
The Zimbabwean football fraternity has been plunged into mourning, following the death of former Warriors and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro. He was 40 Details of his passing on are still sketchy, but reports from South Africa indicate that Ndoro passed away in his apartment in the Rainbow Nation. Some time last year, reports emerged…
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