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Is a match-mixing scandal imminent in the Castle Lager Premiership?
Last Saturday’s high-stakes Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match day 24 clash between former champions FC Platinum and ambitious debutants Scottland has generated debate among stakeholders. The clash, which many predicted would have a say in the ultimate destination of the league title, lived up to its billing in terms of drama and goals. It…
Read MoreAre the ‘Big 3’ all in the relegation dogfight?
As it stands, mathematically, the traditional giants of Zimbabwean football- Dynamos, Highlanders and CAPS United might all be in the relegation matrix with 10 games to go in the 2025 Castle Lager Premiership. Dynamos, despite edging MWOS 1-0 at Rufaro on Saturday, thanks to a Temptation Chiwunga second-half penalty, are far from safety. DeMbare have…
Read MoreWarriors star Shane Maroodza axed by Irish club, 4 days after joining them
Warriors international Shane Maroodza has been shown the exit door by Irish First Division side Kerry FC after he was reportedly caught stealing in a supermarket. The 21-year-old defender was announced by the club as their new signing last Friday, and even featured in the 3-0 defeat to UCD the very same day. Kerry, to…
Read MoreBilliat, Walter, Knowledge: Will it work out for Scottland?
Scottland’s recent signing of Knowledge Musona once again showed how ambitious the Premiership debutants are. Mabviravira signed the former Warriors captain and unveiled him at half time during their 1-0 defeat to Yadah at Rufaro Stadium on Monday. The Aces Youth Academy was a free agent after parting ways with Saudi Pro League side Okhdood,…
Read MoreOf Donovan Bernard, the South Africa curse and repeated misfortune
Donovan Bernard has not been lucky on South African soil. The gifted goalkeeper, one of the best in Zimbabwe, has been so unlucky as far as the Rainbow Nation is concerned. In July 2022, the soft-spoken shot-stopper packed his bags, said goodbye to his Chicken Inn teammates and left for South Africa. The reigning Goalkeeper…
Read MoreDynamos v MWOS: Father and son in make or break situations on the opposite side
Lloyd and Wisdom Mutasa, naturally, as father and son, share a common bond. Anyone who has proper eyesight and normal vision might even argue that Wisdom would easily win a Look Like Lloyd contest. What unites them is the love they have for each other, as well as their admiration for the beautiful game of…
Read MoreMusona joins Scottland
Warriors star Knowledge Musona has joined ambitious Premiership debutants Scottland, Fanzone has established. The 35-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs and Anderlecht man was a free agent after being shown the exit door by Saudi Pro League side Al Okhdood earlier this month, despite helping them to survive relegation. He has officially joined the Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya-owned…
Read MoreMupfurutsa elected new PSL chairman
Simba Bhora chairman Isiah Mupfurutsa has been elected the new chairman of the Premier Soccer League. The Harare banker was contesting for the position in the election held this morning, Manica Diamonds’ Masimba Chihohwa, FC Platinum’s Dumisani Sisale and Ngezi Platinum Stars’ Leonard Musariri. “Congratulations to the newly elected PSL leadership,” the PSL said in…
Read More2025 Castle Lager Premiership title race: An intriguing prospect
The 2025 Castle Lager Premiership Match Soccer League title race is likely to go down to the wire. As it stands, after 22 rounds of fixtures, mathematically, any of the teams in the top six can win it. Defending champions Simba Bhora are on top, with 43 points, two clear of second-placed surprise packages MWOS.…
Read MoreMore problems for Dynamos, abandoned game awarded to FCP, Chaminuka gets 2-match touchline ban
Dynamos’ bid to survive relegation from the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League suffered yet another blow, as their abandoned match against FC Platinum were awarded to the Zvishavane-based side on a 3-0 scoreline. The two sides clashed at Mandava Stadium on June 22 and was abandoned in the 75th minute at 1-1, after the hosts…
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