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ZIFA wields the axe on Nees two months before AFCON
The popular ghetto lingo ‘Maikoro NdiMambo’ (Michael is King), often associated with fast-rising Zim Dancehall chanter Hulengende, resonates well with many Zimbabweans who love the genre. But to some football stakeholders in Zimbabwe, kingship and Michael could not be put in the same sentence. German mentor Michael Nees’ tenure as Warriors coach finally ended on…
Read MoreBellingham returns to form as Real Madrid edge Juventus
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso described Jude Bellingham as “one of the most complete players in the world” after the Englishman found the net in a narrow Champions League victory over Juventus. The 22-year-old had endured a challenging start to the campaign, featuring only three times from the start and making four substitute appearances following…
Read MoreChelsea’s young stars shine as Ajax collapse in Champions League rout
Chelsea created Champions League history after three teenage players found the net in a commanding 5-1 victory over a struggling Ajax side in west London. Marc Guiu, aged 19, opened the scoring to become Chelsea’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the competition, only for that record to last little more than half an hour. His goal came…
Read MoreVicario brilliance helps Tottenham hold Monaco
Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario delivered an exceptional performance to secure a valuable Champions League point against Monaco. The Italian goalkeeper, who has faced criticism this season, was central to his team’s survival in a tough evening at Stade Louis II, where Spurs struggled to find rhythm. Vicario produced a series of crucial stops in the…
Read MoreChevrons achieve statement win over Afghanistan
In what promises to be a landmark moment for Zimbabwean cricket, the Chevrons registered a dominant and emphatic victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at Harare Sports Club. The home side sealed the match by an innings and 73 runs, marking one of the most significant wins in their recent history. Zimbabwe’s performance was…
Read MoreGyokeres ends goal drought as Arsenal cruise past Atletico
Viktor Gyokeres finally ended his goal drought with two strikes as Arsenal swept aside Atletico Madrid 4-0, bringing visible relief to both the player and his manager, Mikel Arteta. The £64m forward had started brightly with three goals in his opening four appearances but endured seven matches without scoring, a spell that left him visibly…
Read MorePSG crush Leverkusen in Champions League masterclass
Paris St-Germain extended their perfect Champions League record with a stunning 7-2 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen. The defending champions started aggressively, taking the lead in the seventh minute when Willian Pacho met Nuno Mendes’ curling delivery to nod home. Leverkusen were given a chance to respond after Illia Zabarnyi fouled Claudio Echeverri in the area,…
Read MoreLopez hits hat-trick as Rashford inspires Barcelona rout of Olympiacos
Fermin Lopez delivered a superb performance with three goals as Barcelona swept aside Olympiacos in the Champions League. Marcus Rashford also continued his strong form in Europe, taking his tally to four goals in three matches. Lopez opened the scoring after just seven minutes, reacting quickest when goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis failed to hold on to…
Read MoreCurran’s maiden Test hundred lights up Harare
It was a momentous day yesterday at Harare Sports Club as Ben Curran notched his maiden Test century, putting the Chevrons firmly on the front foot against Afghanistan in their one-off match. Curran’s composed and skilful knock – 121 runs scored before he was trapped lbw – provided the backbone for a commanding first-innings lead. …
Read MoreChevrons roar back into form with Brad Evans leading the charge
The Chevrons delivered a statement performance in their one-off Test against Afghanistan cricket team at Harare Sports Club, firmly re-asserting their capabilities in red-ball cricket. After being put into bat, Zimbabwe’s bowling attack dismantled the visitors for just 127, before their own batters seized control to reach 274 for 5 and take a commanding first-innings…
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