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How the GMI-Dream Inn Cup will be played in Central Region
The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League has revealed the format for their upcoming cup tournament, sponsored by GMI and Dream Inn. The Central Region recently unveiled a USD 16,000 sponsorship deal for a tournament modelled after the PSL’s Chibuku Super Cup. Fanzone has it on good authority that the prize money will be increased as…
Read MoreBodo/Glimt stun Inter to reach Champions League last 16
Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt delivered one of the most remarkable results in Champions League history by eliminating last season’s runners-up, Inter Milan, and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time. Returning to San Siro, where he previously endured two challenging seasons with AC Milan, Jens Petter Hauge made a decisive impact. He opened…
Read MoreSorloth treble sends Atletico into last 16
Alexander Sorloth struck his maiden Champions League hat-trick as Atletico Madrid overcame a determined Club Brugge to secure a last-16 showdown with either Tottenham or Liverpool. The Norwegian forward broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, latching on to a long clearance from Jan Oblak before firing a half-volley that slipped past Simon Mignolet. Brugge…
Read MoreNewcastle surge into last 16 with commanding aggregate win over Qarabag
Newcastle United confirmed their place in the Champions League last 16 with another triumph over Qarabag at St James’ Park, completing a resounding 9-3 aggregate success. The damage had largely been done in Azerbaijan a week earlier, where Eddie Howe’s side recorded a 6-1 victory to seize firm control of the tie. Despite holding a…
Read MoreFormer Great Zimbabwe University live wire embarks on Northern Region Soccer League sojourn
Former Great Zimbabwe University attacking midfielder Shawn Mupesa has joined Northern Region Soccer League side Marere FC on a one-year contract.Mupesa, who was a regular feature for GZU FC, missing only one game due to suspension, had an impressive outing in the 2025 Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League, helping his team finish 11th.With 15…
Read MoreFC Platinum pay tribute to long-serving Hagiazo Magaya
FC Platinum pay tribute to long-serving Hagiazo Magaya Four-time PSL champions FC Platinum have paid tribute to Hagiazo Magaya, their longest-serving player, having joined the club in 2019. Magaya, one of the most effective but underrated defensive midfielders, has flourished at the Zvishavane club, starting under Norman Mapeza and then Lizwe Sweswe. Under Joel Lupahla,…
Read MoreSesko strikes again as United edge Everton to strengthen top-four grip
Manchester United relied on Benjamin Sesko’s impact from the bench for the second consecutive match as the Slovenian secured a 1-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Thirteen days after netting deep into stoppage time to salvage a draw at West Ham, the £73.7m forward delivered again. This time, he capped a swift…
Read MoreLoftus-Cheek faces eight-week absence after jaw fracture
England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to miss roughly eight weeks after AC Milan confirmed he had surgery on a fractured jaw. The club announced on Monday that the 30-year-old sustained serious facial damage, identifying it as a fracture of the alveolar process. He has since left the hospital after the procedure was successfully completed.…
Read MorePrestianni to miss Madrid trip after provisional UEFA sanction
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been given a provisional one-game suspension after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr alleged he was subjected to racist abuse during last week’s Champions League encounter. The temporary measure means the Argentine will be unavailable for Wednesday’s second leg in Madrid, scheduled for 20:00 GMT. UEFA confirmed that the sanction has…
Read MoreHeavy defeat in Mumbai, yet Chevrons’ spirit shines through
Zimbabwe’s Super 8 journey in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hit a bump on Monday as the Chevrons suffered a heavy 107-run loss to the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While the margin was significant, there were encouraging signs for fans who know this team’s heart and character. The West Indies…
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