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PSL Matchday 19 Preview: Scottland FC vs CAPS United
Sunday’s clash promises drama as form meets fragility. Matchday 19 of the 2025 Premier Soccer League brings a fiery encounter as Scottland FC take on a resurgent CAPS United this Sunday. Traditionally a powerhouse in the league, Scottland have been struggling for form in recent weeks, winning just once in their last five games —…
Read MoreSables Final Squad Unveiled for Africa Cup, Eyes on Opening Match Against Morocco
Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, the Sables, have revealed a formidable 31-man squad ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup set for July 8–19 in Kampala, Uganda. Captain Hilton Mudariki will lead the side as they depart this Saturday for a showdown at Mandela National Stadium, kicking off their campaign against Morocco on July 8. Head coach…
Read MoreRufaro Stadium Falling Apart? | ZIFA VP on Women’s Football in Zimbabwe & Bodybuilding Champ Flexes
In Episode 7 of The Fanzone Podcast, we sit down with two game-changers: Loveness Wadzanai Mukura, Second Vice President of ZIFA, and Tinotenda Ryan Gumbo, champion bodybuilder and fitness coach. Mukura outlines her bold roadmap for women’s football in Zimbabwe, revealing what it takes to reach the world stage by 2026. Gumbo dives into the…
Read MoreZimbabwe Show Spirit Despite Heavy Test Defeat to Proteas
The opening Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa at Queens Sports Club ended in a convincing victory for the Proteas, but there were shining moments from the hosts to cherish. Zimbabwe batted first after losing the toss and mustered 251, thanks largely to a valiant 137 from Sean Williams. His century — only the sixth…
Read MoreSimba Bhora and FC Platinum Share the Spoils in Tense Mandava Clash
The clash between FC Platinum and Simba Bhora at Mandava Stadium over the weekend lived up to its top-billing as a high-stakes showdown between two of the Premier Soccer League’s in-form teams. Simba Bhora entered the tie as the hottest side in the league, riding a three-match winning streak that had propelled them to the…
Read MoreSean Williams’ Resilient 137 Offers Zimbabwe a Moment of Resistance
Zimbabwe’s first Test innings against South Africa at Queens Sports Club saw veteran all‑rounder Sean Williams emerge as the standout performer. In a fragile batting display, Williams scored a resolute 137 off 163 deliveries—contributing more than half of Zimbabwe’s total of 251 in the first innings . Following South Africa’s declaration at 418/9, Zimbabwe quickly found…
Read MoreMWOS Edge Highlanders to Regain Top Spot in PSL
MWOS FC secured a 0-1 victory over Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, a result that sees the Norton-based club return to the summit of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table. Coming off their first defeat of the season against Ngezi Platinum, MWOS approached the match looking to bounce back. The fixture provided a…
Read MoreJune —Zimbabwe’s Ill-fated Month for Football
There are times when ‘R.I.P’ doesn’t always mean rest in peace. After the loss of a loved one, those who would have remained behind might be tempted, due to pain, to use R.I.P as Return If Possible, to encourage a beloved to come back. That is perhaps what Brian Banda’s friends and family felt yesterday…
Read MoreResurgent CAPS United Take On Struggling Green Fuel
CAPS United will be looking to continue their revival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League when they face a faltering Green Fuel side this weekend in Matchday 18. CAPS come into the clash buoyed by a noticeable upturn in form. With three wins from their last five matches and five overall this season, they’ve…
Read MoreFC Platinum vs Simba Bhora – Battle of the Unbeaten vs the In-Form Leaders
This weekend in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, a fascinating encounter awaits as unbeaten FC Platinum host log leaders Simba Bhora in Matchday 18 action. FC Platinum, the only team yet to suffer defeat this season, come into this fixture with a curious record of four wins and a staggering twelve draws, along with one…
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