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“Matinha’s screamer best goal so far,” says Lloyd Mutasa
MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa reckons Nigel Matinha’s stunner against Chicken Inn on Sunday, is the best goal of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League so far. Matinha made last season’s goalkeeper of the year Donovan Bernard look like an ordinary goalkeeper with a thunderbolt that flew into the top corner with 37 minutes on the…
Read MoreCAPS United Hit Reset: Club Icon Bakala Anchors Tactical Reboot
Harare giants CAPS United have pulled the emergency lever in response to their disastrous start to the season, unveiling a dramatic backroom shake-up headlined by the return of club legend Ian Bakala as assistant coach. The Green Machine, languishing just above the relegation trapdoor in 15th place, are gambling on nostalgia and fresh tactical ideas…
Read MoreMcLaren Dominate as Piastri Makes it Three in a Row in Miami
What began as a Miami Grand Prix full of promise and unpredictability quickly turned into a crushing McLaren masterclass, with Oscar Piastri storming to his third consecutive victory. The Australian capitalised on an early mistake from Max Verstappen, who outbraked himself at Turn 1, and from there Piastri never looked back. While fortune played a…
Read MoreJunior Sables Edge Sharks Academy in Thrilling Season Finale
On Sunday, 4 May, the Zimbabwe U20 Junior Sables closed their season with a thrilling 46-39 victory over the Sharks Academy U20 at Harare Sports Club. The match served as a highly anticipated rematch following their narrow 29-27 loss to the Sharks earlier in the week. The Sharks came into the fixture confident after a…
Read MoreScottland Edge Dynamos in Hard-Fought Clash at Rufaro Stadium
Last Saturday, Rufaro Stadium hosted an intense Premier Soccer League encounter as Dynamos FC faced off against title-chasing Scottland FC. While Dynamos have struggled for form this season, and Scottland has seen a slight dip in their recent performances, both sides entered the match with much at stake—pride, points, and momentum. From the first whistle,…
Read MoreFootball Predictions: This Week’s Best Betting Tips 05/05/2025
Club football takes centre stage once again as Europe’s top competitions return, but all eyes will be on the Champions League semi-finals leg two this week. With the race for continental glory heating up, Europe’s elite will battle for a place in the semi-finals, delivering high-stakes drama and unforgettable moments. From tactical masterstrokes to momentum…
Read MoreSables Set to Ignite 2025 Test Season with Zambia Clash
Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, the Sables, are poised to kick off their 2025 test season this Sunday with a much-anticipated clash against regional rivals Zambia at Harare Sports Club. Following a perfect 7-0 test match record in 2024, the Sables have surged up the World Rugby Rankings, now sitting proudly in 27th position. This upward…
Read MoreMWOS FC Holds On to Unbeaten Record in Tense Draw with Manica Diamonds
The atmosphere at MWOS Ngoni Stadium yesterday was electric, and rightfully so—MWOS FC, the Premier Soccer League debutants sitting second on the table, were on the verge of breaking a 42-year record by going eight matches unbeaten. But what was expected to be a routine home victory nearly turned into a nightmare, as ninth-placed Manica…
Read MoreCAPS United Slip Further After 2-1 Defeat to FC Platinum
CAPS United’s struggles in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League continued yesterday, as they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat against FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium. The loss marks their sixth of the season from nine matches, with only two wins and one draw to show—a worrying return for a club with such a…
Read MoreNgezi Platinum Stars Fall to Yadah in Surprise Home Defeat
Ngezi Platinum Stars FC suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Yadah FC on 30 April at Baobab Stadium, a result that has sent ripples through the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. What was once a team tipped for title contention now finds itself in a worrying spiral, winless in their last four outings.…
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