Zimbabwe
Fanzone Player of the Week: Mason Mushore
Highlanders midfielder Mason Mushore has been named the Fanzone Player of the Week after a brilliant performance in the Chibuku Super Cup against Herentals. Mushore was a constant threat, asking questions of the Students’ defence and creating openings for his teammates throughout the game. With the score locked and time running out, Mushore stepped up…
Read MoreMushore’s late magic sends Highlanders into Chibuku quarterfinals
Highlanders booked their place in the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals after edging Herentals College 1-0 in a tense rescheduled first-round clash at Nyamhunga Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Mason Mushore. With the clock winding down, Mushore curled a sublime free kick over the wall and past goalkeeper Tinotenda Takarinda in…
Read MoreBennett Makes T20I History with Stylish Record — Despite Zimbabwe Defeat
Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett has etched his name into the T20I record books with a remarkable achievement that stands out, even in a match where the Chevrons ultimately fell short. His fluent 81 off 57 deliveries, featuring 12 elegantly struck boundaries, now stands as the highest T20I score by any player from a full ICC…
Read MoreLady Chevrons Seal Global Qualifier Spot with Commanding Win over Uganda
The Lady Chevrons continue to fly the Zimbabwean flag high in Windhoek, booking their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier final – and, more importantly, securing a spot at the Global Qualifier in Nepal – after a clinical five-wicket victory over Uganda Women. Chasing 120 for victory, our girls showed both…
Read MoreMissed Chances Cost Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka Snatch T20 Opener
It is hard not to feel both pride and frustration after the Chevrons put up a spirited display in Harare, only to let victory slip through their fingers. Sri Lanka edged home by four wickets in the opening T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the series – but this was a contest Zimbabwe should have…
Read MoreBrilliant Cobert Chimedza shines for AC Marinhense in Portuguese Cup
Rising Zimbabwean winger Cobert Junior Chimedza delivered a standout performance on Sunday, inspiring his side, AC Marinhense, to the second round of the Taça de Portugal, the country’s premier knockout tournament. The 20-year-old Chimedza, who is on loan from Portuguese top-flight side Gil Vicente, was instrumental in Marinhense’s hard-fought 3-0 penalty shootout victory over GD…
Read MoreLady Chevrons Crush Sierra Leone with 10-Wicket Masterclass
The Zimbabwe senior women’s cricket team, the Lady Chevrons, showcased their dominance today with a thumping 10-wicket victory over Sierra Leone in their second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Building on their opening win against hosts Namibia, the Lady Chevrons…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 3
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. Up for grabs: a MWOS FC replica shirt, a bucket hat, a cap, and even a power bank. Think you know your…
Read MoreCAPS United Humiliated by ZPC Kariba in Survival Battle
CAPS United’s fight for survival took a devastating blow on Sunday as they slumped to an embarrassing 3-1 defeat against a ruthless ZPC Kariba at Rufaro Stadium in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matchday 27 clash. Barely hovering above the relegation zone by just two points, Makepekepe were left reeling after a first-half blitz…
Read MoreDynamos Stun Scottland in Harare Derby Thriller
Rufaro Stadium was electric on Saturday as Dynamos pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over title-chasing Scottland FC in a pulsating Harare Derby that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Scottland looked in control early on, taking a first-half lead and threatening to pile further misery on the struggling Glamour Boys. But…
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