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Fanzone Team of the Week: Matchday Ten
Matchday 10 brought goals, standout defensive performances, and some brilliant individual displays as teams continued battling for momentum in the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. From dominant defenders to midfielders stepping up with goals and assists, this weekend had plenty of memorable moments. Here is the Fanzone Team of the Week for Matchday…
Read MoreZIFA Munhumutapa Cup first round: Pacific Storm Eastern Region round-up
The ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup exploded to life over the weekend, with six first-round ties played between Saturday and Sunday across the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League. Goals, drama, heartbreak and two penalty shootouts — the multi-million dollar cup delivered. Renco Mine FC and Yadah FC were locked 0-0 at Maramba Stadium before Yadah…
Read MoreSimba Bhora roar back to life with statement win over Scottland
Simba Bhora continued their resurgence in emphatic fashion on Sunday, defeating Scottland FC 2-1 at Rufaro Stadium in one of the biggest results of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season so far. Coming into the fixture on the back of a dominant 3-0 victory over FC Platinum, Simba Bhora showed once again that they…
Read MorePremier League sides could feature in finals of all three European competitions
The Premier League is well known for priding itself as the toughest and most competitive among the domestic top leagues across European football. There could be some backing to that this season, as a Premier League side could feature in the finals of all three European competitions as it stands. It would be quite the…
Read MoreGuardiola set to leave Manchester City; Maresca lined up as replacement
Manchester City’s 2025/26 season has been a story of two arcs: a tough battle to remain at the pinnacle of English football and the looming shadow of Pep Guardiola’s potential departure. After nearly a decade of dominance, reports indicate the Catalan coach could step down this summer, with internal planning already underway for a post-Guardiola…
Read MoreMourinho’s Benfica unbeaten but lose title to Porto
Benfica’s latest league outing perfectly captured the strange brilliance and frustration of José Mourinho’s domestic campaign. Benfica surged into a commanding two-goal lead away to Famalicão, appearing set to preserve their unbeaten record while keeping faint title hopes alive. But soon after Nicolas Otamendi got sent off, and his dismissal shifted the momentum, leading to…
Read MoreReal Madrid wanted Zidane before Arbeloa
When Real Madrid chose Alvaro Arbeloa to succeed Xabi Alonso following the Spanish Super Cup in January, the decision was seen as a major internal move. Previously in charge of the club’s youth setup, Arbeloa was handed the senior role during a difficult period. His spell in charge, however, has been marked by disappointment. Real…
Read MoreLiverpool or Bayern: Wirtz’s big decision under close scrutiny
During the previous summer transfer window, Florian Wirtz faced a major career choice between Liverpool and Bayern Munich. In the end, he opted for a move to Anfield rather than joining the Bundesliga giants. His first campaign with Liverpool, however, has not unfolded as an overwhelming success. Across 46 appearances in all competitions, Wirtz has…
Read MoreFarioli won the championship with Porto
Francesco Farioli has led FC Porto to the Primeira Liga championship, securing the club’s return to the summit of Portuguese football. Porto’s narrow 1-0 success against Alverca on Sunday, combined with Benfica’s 2-2 stalemate versus Famalicao, created an unassailable nine-point advantage with only two matches left. That margin guarantees Porto the title, ending a four-year…
Read MoreKelvin Kaindu heaps praise on the silent Eswatini impact at Hardrock
Kelvin Kaindu has heaped praise on Hardrock’s imports, Sambulo Simelane and Neliswa Dlamini of Eswatini, and Andrew Phiri of Zambia, for their impact, saying they’re making a silent but significant contribution to the Kwekwe-based side. Striker Simelane has been instrumental in Hardrock’s attacks, alongside Zambian import Phiri. The duo compete with Washington Navaya, the 2025…
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