Posts by Lawrence Mangenje
Battle 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…
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 MoreHatina hurongwa hwekutengesa Maswanhise uye tichazama kumuchengeta, anodaro murairidzi we Motherwell
Murairidzi wechikwata cheMothewell, chinotambirwa naTawanda Maswanhise, Jens Berthel Askou, anoti havana hurongwa hwekunge vachitengesa mutambi uyu kunyangwe zvazvo ari kudiwa nezvikwata zvakawanda munyika yeScotland. Maswanhise, uyo anotambira chikwata chenyika chemaWarriors uye aine makore makumi maviri nematatu ekuberekwa, ari kutamba zvakanaka chose mwaka uno, mushure mekunge anwisa zvibodzwa gumi nesere mimakundano ese kuScotland. Ndiye mutambi akwanisa…
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