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Lady Chevrons Seal Global Qualifier Spot with Commanding Win over Uganda
The Lady Chevrons continue to fly the Zimbabwean flag high in Windhoek, booking their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier final – and, more importantly, securing a spot at the Global Qualifier in Nepal – after a clinical five-wicket victory over Uganda Women. Chasing 120 for victory, our girls showed both…
Read MoreMissed Chances Cost Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka Snatch T20 Opener
It is hard not to feel both pride and frustration after the Chevrons put up a spirited display in Harare, only to let victory slip through their fingers. Sri Lanka edged home by four wickets in the opening T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the series – but this was a contest Zimbabwe should have…
Read MoreSpence hopes to inspire as England’s first Muslim player
Tottenham defender Djed Spence has spoken about the pride he feels at the possibility of being the first Muslim to appear for the England senior men’s side. The full-back, previously capped six times at Under-21 level, has been named in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Serbia. For Spence,…
Read MoreLoftus-Cheek reflects on England return after long absence
Ruben Loftus-Cheek admitted he had almost stopped thinking about representing his country after nearly seven years without an appearance for England. The midfielder’s last outing came in a friendly with the United States in November 2018, months after being part of Gareth Southgate’s squad that reached the semi-finals at the World Cup in Russia. In…
Read MoreWhen will Alexander Isak play for Liverpool?
Liverpool closed an extraordinary summer of signings by finalizing a headline move for Alexander Isak on deadline day. The Swedish forward joined from Newcastle United for a Premier League record of £125 million, bringing the club’s total expenditure in the window to £446.5 million. The transfer ended weeks of speculation, with the striker pushing to…
Read MoreBrilliant Cobert Chimedza shines for AC Marinhense in Portuguese Cup
Rising Zimbabwean winger Cobert Junior Chimedza delivered a standout performance on Sunday, inspiring his side, AC Marinhense, to the second round of the Taça de Portugal, the country’s premier knockout tournament. The 20-year-old Chimedza, who is on loan from Portuguese top-flight side Gil Vicente, was instrumental in Marinhense’s hard-fought 3-0 penalty shootout victory over GD…
Read MoreGundogan joins Galatasaray on free transfer
Galatasaray have secured the signature of veteran German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan after his exit from Manchester City. The 34-year-old penned an agreement that runs through the 2026-27 campaign with the reigning Super Lig titleholders. Although Gundogan still had 12 months remaining on his deal at the Etihad, City allowed him to move since the Turkish…
Read MoreHow Delap’s injury set off a chain reaction across Europe
Liam Delap’s hamstring problem did not only affect Chelsea but also sparked unexpected movements in the European transfer market. The immediate effect was felt at Bayern Munich, who were prepared to welcome Nicolas Jackson after Chelsea gave approval for a medical. That permission was withdrawn on Saturday once Delap’s injury became clear. At the same…
Read MoreBayer Leverkusen’s search for a new coach continues
Bayer Leverkusen are once again on the lookout for a manager after parting ways with Erik ten Hag. The Dutch coach, who previously worked at Manchester United, lasted fewer than three months at the German side and oversaw only three competitive matches before the decision was made to move on. The club had already been…
Read MoreLady Chevrons Crush Sierra Leone with 10-Wicket Masterclass
The Zimbabwe senior women’s cricket team, the Lady Chevrons, showcased their dominance today with a thumping 10-wicket victory over Sierra Leone in their second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Building on their opening win against hosts Namibia, the Lady Chevrons…
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