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Forest finish league phase strongly with win over Ferencvaros
Nottingham Forest ended their Europa League league phase campaign with a convincing home victory against Ferencváros, with Igor Jesus scoring two goals at the City Ground. Forest had already booked a place in the knockout play-off round before kick-off. There was still an outside possibility of reaching the top eight, but that depended on other…
Read MoreVilla rally from two-goal deficit to beat Salzburg
Aston Villa overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Red Bull Salzburg and confirm second spot in the Europa League league phase standings. The decisive moment came late on when Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba scored his first goal at senior level to secure victory at Villa Park. The home side had already secured qualification for the round of…
Read MoreO’Neill inspires turnaround as Celtic chase success
When Martin O’Neill stepped in for Brendan Rodgers in October, Celtic were already in serious trouble. Later, after Wilfried Nancy’s short and chaotic spell ended, the situation had worsened significantly. On both occasions this season, the club relied on O’Neill to calm unrest among supporters and restore order within the team. His presence has provided…
Read MoreNyathi joins Gwanda Pirates, seeks game time
Highlanders midfielder Gillian Nyathi has joined Central Region Division One side Gwanda Pirates on loan and seeking for much needed game time. Nyathi, who rose through the junior ranks of Highlanders, has had some challenges commanding a starting place at Bosso. Speaking to Fanzone, Nyathi confirmed his move to Gwanda Pirates. “ I have moved…
Read MoreTendai Chikuni takes over Kwekwe United
The winds of change are blowing in Kwekwe, and the team appears poised to rise like a phoenix following the appointment of Tendai Chikuni as head coach. For the first time in a year, the air around Kwekwe is thick with genuine expectation rather than cautious hope. As the 2026 Central Region Soccer League builds…
Read MoreFormer Dynamos striker Phillip Marufu tipped to take over Chapungu
Former Dynamos striker Phillip Marufu is linked with a sensational return to his former club, Chapungu albeit in a coaching capacity, it has emerged. Marufu who retired a few years ago starred for Chapungu for over a decade in a career that also saw him play for Harare giants Dynamos and Black Rhinos along the…
Read MoreNewcastle fight back to earn Champions League draw with PSG
Paris St-Germain started strongly at the Parc des Princes, testing Newcastle almost immediately. The hosts were handed a penalty after a VAR check judged the ball had deflected from Bradley Barcola onto Lewis Miley’s arm inside the area. Referee Slavko Vincic reviewed the footage on the monitor before awarding the spot-kick, echoing memories of a…
Read MoreArsenal seal perfect league phase record with win over Kairat
Arsenal extended their outstanding European run by defeating Kairat Almaty, securing eight victories from eight matches in the Champions League league phase. The London side had already ensured a top-two finish after beating Inter Milan 3-1 the previous week, guaranteeing home second-leg matches in the knockout rounds. The breakthrough arrived almost immediately. In two minutes,…
Read MoreInter edge Dortmund but miss automatic last-16 place
Inter secured victory through goals late in the match as they overcame Borussia Dortmund in their last league phase game, yet the result was not enough to guarantee direct qualification for the Champions League round of 16. The breakthrough arrived in the 80th minute when Federico Dimarco curled a free kick from around 20 yards…
Read MoreMagwizi has done a splendid job as ZIFA president, says Murape Murape
Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape reckons Nqobile Magwizi has done a splendid job in his first 12 months at the helm of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). Magwizi was elected into power on January 25 last year, getting 80% of the votes, in an election in which Philemon Machana, Marshall Gore, Twine Phiri, and Makwinji…
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