Tatenda Makoni living the Dream: Dynamos’ goalkeeper finds his footing

Dynamos goalkeeper Tatenda Makoni at Rufaro stadium

Dynamos goalkeeper Tatenda Makoni is finally living his dream, blossoming into the team’s rock-solid rearguard. The penalty specialist, once confined to shootouts, is now the maestro between the posts, helping Dynamos orchestrate what has been an impressive unbeaten run. Makoni’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. After being overshadowed by Martin Mapisa and Prince…

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Dynamos respond with grit in goalless stalemate

Dynamos showed signs of resilience as they held Scottland to a goalless draw at Rufaro Stadium, delivering a much-improved performance following their heavy 5-0 defeat in the Castle Challenge Cup. This encounter had a very different feel, with Dynamos far more organised and disciplined across the pitch. They matched Scottland’s intensity and showed defensive solidity,…

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Fanzone Team of the Week: Matchday Eight

Matchday 8 delivered another compelling round of action, with tight defensive battles, moments of quality in midfield, and forwards stepping up with decisive contributions. From crucial saves to match-winning goals, these players made the biggest impact for their teams. Here is the Fanzone Team of the Week for Matchday 8. GoalkeeperWallace Magalane (CAPS United) –…

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Brighton cruise past Chelsea to boost European push

Brighton delivered a commanding performance from the outset, overwhelming Chelsea and asserting control within minutes. The hosts nearly struck inside two minutes when Kaoru Mitoma connected first time with Pascal Gross’ effort, but Robert Sanchez reacted quickly to deny him. The breakthrough arrived moments later from a corner, as Ferdi Kadioglu capitalised on a loose…

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Real Madrid close gap with win over Alaves

Real Madrid reduced the distance to the top of La Liga to six points after securing a 2-1 victory against struggling Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, coming on either side of the interval, proved decisive in a match that kept their title hopes alive. The home side struck…

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Leicester’s fall from Champions to League One reality

Leicester City’s dramatic decline reached a new low as they were relegated to League One, just a decade after their remarkable Premier League triumph. The Foxes confirmed their second successive drop after a draw with Hull City at the King Power Stadium, sealing a painful chapter in the club’s history. It marks only the second…

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Jompano is down, but is he out?

The Strait of Hormuz opened and closed and even reopened and closed again and TelOne are yet to win a league match this season. Hebert ‘Jompano’ Maruwa’s charges have had an awful start to the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign by their standards. Somehow, and many don’t know how, they are yet to…

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Game Time: Week 6

Welcome back to Game Time – Fanzone’s exciting weekly quiz where football knowledge meets social engagement! This week, we’ve turned up the heat with some awesome prizes for the sharpest fans in Zimbabwe. How Game Time Works Game Time is simple but clever – a quiz that brings Zimbabwe’s football community together across every platform.…

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Real Madrid youth team crowned European champions after final triumph

Real Madrid claimed the UEFA Youth League title after overcoming Club Brugge in a tense final that ended 1–1 before being decided by penalties. The match took place in Switzerland under bright conditions, with Madrid ultimately winning the shootout 4–2. Goalkeeper Javier Navarro played a decisive role, denying attempts from Naim Amengai and Tian Koren…

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Lecce ends losing run with late draw against Fiorentina

ACF Fiorentina took the lead through Jack Harrison, who netted his first Serie A goal during the first half. The winger, on loan from Leeds, found the far corner with a precise left-footed effort after around 30 minutes. It marked his first goal in 18 league appearances and appeared to set his side on course…

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