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Barcelona targeting Dumfries as potential summer signing
FC Barcelona have expressed interest in securing Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries during the current transfer window, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Dutch international, who played a decisive role in the UEFA Champions League last season, is reportedly available for a fee of €25 million (£22 million/$29 million). While the Catalan club has not…
Read MoreBayern push for Nico Williams amid Barcelona’s uncertainty
Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, hoping to benefit from delays in his potential move to Barcelona. As reported by Sky Sports Germany, the Bundesliga champions are intensifying efforts to secure the Spanish winger’s signature, especially as questions remain over Barcelona’s ability to complete the transfer. Bayern, intent on…
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 MoreBranthwaite commits long-term future to Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite has officially signed a new contract with Everton, extending his stay at Goodison Park until 2030. The 23-year-old defender, who had been the subject of ongoing transfer speculation for the past year, has now put an end to the uncertainty by agreeing fresh terms. Last summer, Manchester United made two separate bids for…
Read MoreLiverpool turn down Bayern’s attempt to sign Luis Diaz
Liverpool have dismissed Bayern Munich’s efforts to sign Luis Diaz during the current transfer window. The German club’s sporting director, Max Eberl, approached the English champions, but was told the Colombian forward is not available and no negotiations will be considered. This isn’t the first time Diaz has attracted attention this summer. Earlier, Barcelona made…
Read MoreJobe Bellingham to miss quarter-final against Jude’s Real Madrid
Jobe Bellingham will not be available for Borussia Dortmund’s upcoming Club World Cup quarter-final match against Real Madrid, where he could have faced his brother Jude. The 19-year-old midfielder was shown a yellow card during the first half for a challenge on Nelson Deossa. Since he had already received a booking earlier in the competition…
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 MoreBrian Banda: A young life cut short by tragedy
Brian Banda should have been 30 in three months’ time. The diminutive Warriors and FC Platinum midfielder was born on September 9, 1995, in Entumbane, Bulawayo. At 29, BB, as Banda was affectionately known, had built a house for his mother in Cowdry Park and was in the process of creating one for himself in…
Read MoreAmbitious Premiership debutants Scottland have signed Warriors forward Terrence Dzvukamanja
The 29-year-old returns to the local Premiership after a six-year stint in South Africa, during which he turned out for Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United. Dzvukamanja joins a Scottland side with arguably the best squad in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, with big names like reigning Soccer Star of the Year Walter Musona, last…
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