Posts by Lawrence Mangenje
Of Mutasa’s faith and missed penalties at Ngoni
Lloyd Mutasa pointed to the heavens as once again and probably not for the last time, as a penalty conceded by MWOS, was missed at Ngoni Stadium. Bulawayo Chiefs were awarded a late penalty during Sunday’s entertaining clash and Brian Muza stepped up, only to be brilliantly denied by Francis Tizayi. MWOS have conceded three…
Read MoreSenegal stripped off AFCON 2025 title, Morocco declared winners on 3-0 scoreline
Senegal have been stripped off their AFCON 2025 title after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Body decided that the Lions Terranga forfeited the final against Morocco. The two giants faced off in the final of the 31st edition of the continental spectacle at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18,…
Read MoreWhat was that Thabani?
Referee Thabani Ruzario —arguably one of the best in Zimbabwe, was assigned with the task of officiating yesterday’s highly anticipated clash between old foes Dynamos and Highlanders at Rufaro. For a fixture which is the biggest in Zimbabwe historically, as evidenced by the hostility between fans of the two giants over the years as well…
Read MoreMunetsi’s cousin Moreboys urges midfielder to quit Warriors after four-nations omission
Marshall Munetsi’s cousin- South Africa-based entrepreneur Moreboys Munetsi, has urged the Warriors vice captain to quit international football, after he was excluded from the squad set to do duty in the upcoming four-nations tournament. Discussions in local football circles ahead of the squad announcement today, were centered around whether or not Warriors coach Marian Marinica…
Read MoreAll eyes on ZIFA, Marinica as Munetsi hits hard to ignore form
With the international break on the horizon and the Warriors set to utilize it by taking part in an invitational four-nations tournament, all eyes are on head coach Marian Marinica, as well as the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). Marinica will lead his charges in the tournament- which also features Botswana, Zambia and Malawi, at the…
Read MoreBattle lines drawn as Hardrock, Scottland clash
The eyes of the football-loving pubic will be firmly on Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe, where Premiership debutants Hardrock welcome defending champions Scottland in what should be potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash. Kick off time is 15:00. The two sides, arguably the most funded teams in the country’s top-flight league as evidenced by…
Read More’Leaving no one and no place behind’ mantra reaches football in Munhumutapa Cup launch
President Mnangagwa has officially launch the highly-anticipated Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, to become the country’s biggest football knock-out tournament. The Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, will bring together men and women in football, a fulfillment of the President’s mantra of “leaving no one and no place behind.” According to ZIFA, the Munhumutapa Cup will feature all the 18…
Read MoreDespite the Energy he had for football, getting a breakthrough was never easy for Murambadoro
When a then 17-year old Energy Murambadoro left Chomumvuri Village in Gokwe for Harare to pursue a career in football, he did so against the wishes of his parents. After writing his Ordinary Level examinations, Murambadoro got a job in Gokwe, where he temporarily worked as a records keeper. In the eyes of his parents,…
Read MoreDon’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…
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