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Brendan Taylor Set for Return in Second Test Against New Zealand
After serving a lengthy ban from international cricket, Brendan Taylor is poised to make a long-awaited comeback to the Zimbabwean Test team in the upcoming second Test against New Zealand. His return comes at a time when Zimbabwe is looking to bounce back after a heavy defeats in the Tests against the Proteas, and Taylor’s…
Read MoreZimbabwe Cricket Boosted by USD 50,000 Sponsorship Deal for Domestic Game
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has received a welcome injection of funding, with a USD 50,000 sponsorship deal from local company Zim Cyber City aimed at supporting domestic cricket development. The sponsorship was announced during the ongoing men’s T20I tri-series between Zimbabwe, South Africa and New Zealand, and is targeted at strengthening the financial foundation of ZC’s…
Read MoreSettling into Manchester and off-field passions
Bryan Mbeumo may thrive under the pressure of a packed stadium, but the quiet of a living room and the presence of close friends can make him hesitate – especially when there’s a piano involved. The forward, recently signed by Manchester United for £65 million, admits that performing music, even in informal settings, can make…
Read MoreEverton face uphill task in summer transfer dealings
Manager David Moyes has admitted that Everton are facing significant difficulties in securing the players they hoped to bring in during the current transfer window. Speaking ahead of a friendly against former side West Ham in the United States, Moyes explained that despite having funds available, the club is struggling to finalize negotiations. Moyes acknowledged…
Read MoreJames Trafford returns to Manchester City in record-breaking move
Goalkeeper James Trafford has completed a return to Manchester City from Burnley in what is being described as a record-setting fee for a British shot-stopper. Burnley announced the transfer as their biggest sale and stated that the total value surpasses the £30m paid by Everton for Jordan Pickford in 2017. While sources within Manchester City…
Read MoreOf Donovan Bernard, the South Africa curse and repeated misfortune
Donovan Bernard has not been lucky on South African soil. The gifted goalkeeper, one of the best in Zimbabwe, has been so unlucky as far as the Rainbow Nation is concerned. In July 2022, the soft-spoken shot-stopper packed his bags, said goodbye to his Chicken Inn teammates and left for South Africa. The reigning Goalkeeper…
Read MoreFanzone PSL Team of the Week: Matchday 23
Matchday 23 brought drama, goals, and some brilliant individual moments as the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League edges closer to its climax. From stunning goals to rock-solid defending, here are the standout performers who made Fanzone’s Team of the Week: Goalkeeper – Tatenda Munditi (ZPC Kariba)A rare and unforgettable moment — not only did he…
Read MoreDynamos v MWOS: Father and son in make or break situations on the opposite side
Lloyd and Wisdom Mutasa, naturally, as father and son, share a common bond. Anyone who has proper eyesight and normal vision might even argue that Wisdom would easily win a Look Like Lloyd contest. What unites them is the love they have for each other, as well as their admiration for the beautiful game of…
Read MoreXhaka closing in on Stadium of Light switch
Granit Xhaka is poised to join Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth an initial £13 million, with a further £4 million potentially payable in bonuses. The veteran midfielder, aged 32, is preparing to undergo a medical and is expected to commit to a contract lasting three years with the newly promoted Premier League…
Read MoreUnited weighing striker reinforcements amid squad reshuffle
Manchester United are considering a move for either Ollie Watkins or Benjamin Sesko before the end of the current transfer window. Both forwards are high on the club’s shortlist as they assess the need for added firepower in attack. Watkins, currently at Aston Villa, and Sesko, who plays for RB Leipzig, are seen as potential…
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