Posts by Lawrence Mangenje
Don’t forget to remember Zimbabwe’s victory over Australia
Zimbabwe’s thrilling 23-run victory over Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today was truly special, for an interplay of several reasons. Firstly, it evoked the memories of September 2007, when the Chevrons produced a brilliant display to stun the Aussies at the inaugural T20 World Cup…
Read MoreNakamba’s Sheffield Wednesday in big trouble
English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, home to Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba, are edging closer to relegation, in what has been an awful season for the club. Nakamba joined Wednesday on transfer deadline day after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract with Luton Town. The Hwange-bred midfielder made his debut for Wednesday yesterday, as Henrik Pedersen’s…
Read MoreMarinica is capable of taking Zimbabwe to the World Cup, says Lazarus Muhoni
Former Warriors midfielder Lazarus ‘Mali’ Muhoni believes current coach Marian Marinica has the potential to take Zimbabwe to the FIFA World Cup is given the time, resources and support. Marinica, who replaced German mentor Michael Nees in the Warriors dugout, took charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco, where Zimbabwe…
Read MoreDivision One was a wake up call, says ‘Javas’ as Bulawayo Chiefs prepare for PSL return
Bulawayo Chiefs Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thulani ‘Javas’ Sibanda believes their participation in Division One last year was a wake up call which gave them plenty of lessons ahead of their return to the PSL. The Bulawayo-based side was relegated at the end of the 2024 season but immediately returned to the country’s top-flight after…
Read MoreHardrock Football Club: A monster in the making
Just six years ago, Hardrock Football was an unknown entity, a name that only evoked images of the Kwekwe landscape. Perhaps, the only known “hard rock” was basalt, a dark, fine-grained igneous rock common in Zimbabwe — only until one man entered the football fray to change the whole narrative. Formed in 2019 by Kwekwe-based…
Read MoreNo Hatter will ever forget Marv’s contribution, say Luton as Nakamba completes deadline day switch to Wednesday
English Championship side Luton Town have heaped praise on Marvelous Nakamba, describing the Warriors captain as a player whose contribution will never be forgotten. The Hwange-bred midfielder completed a deadline day move to Sheffield Wednesday yesterday, after agreeing to terminate his Luton contract by mutual consent. Nakamba, who was a crowd favorite at Luton, joined…
Read MoreMotherwell battling to keep Maswanhise, Askou insists in-form Warriors star is not for sale
Motherwell coach Jens Bethel Askou is confident the Scottish Premiership side will keep in-form and on-demand Warriors star Tawanda Maswanhise beyond the January transfer window despite several clubs chasing after his signature. The 23-year old rising Zimbabwean star has been in blistering form this season, scoring 18 goals in all competitions for Motherwell. Maswanhise is…
Read MoreMagwizi has done a splendid job as ZIFA president, says Murape Murape
Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape reckons Nqobile Magwizi has done a splendid job in his first 12 months at the helm of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). Magwizi was elected into power on January 25 last year, getting 80% of the votes, in an election in which Philemon Machana, Marshall Gore, Twine Phiri, and Makwinji…
Read More“We are going for the big one,” declares a not bothered MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa
MWOS coach Lloyd ‘Samaita’ is not losing sleep over losing three key players ahead of the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season and is confident the Punters will mount a serious title challenge regardless. The Norton-based finished second in their debut campaign last season behind eventual champions Scottland. Ahead of the start of the…
Read MoreParis FC move excites Munetsi
Warriors star Marshall Munetsi has expressed delight in his move to Paris FC, saying the environment at the club is conducive for him to excel. The Mabvuku-bred utility player joined Paris on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the season. Munetsi is no stranger to the French Ligue 1, having previously turned out…
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