Zimbabwe
Game Time: Week 7
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 MoreHighlanders’ home hopes hit by draw with ZPC Kariba
Highlanders came into their home clash with ZPC Kariba full of expectations, but the Barbourfields faithful were left frustrated after a 1-1 draw that exposed their side’s shortcomings. ZPC struck early, in the 16th minute, when Kelvin Gwao was left unmarked to head home from a curling free kick. The goal caught Highlanders off guard,…
Read MoreTaylor’s T20I ton signals career revival for the veteran
Brendan Taylor has reignited hope among Zimbabwean fans by scoring his maiden T20I century during a crushing victory over Botswana at Harare Sports Club. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, returning to the national fold, produced an exquisite 123 off 54 balls, punctuating his innings with boundary after boundary, as the Chevrons consolidated their grip at the summit…
Read MoreFanzone Team of the Week – Matchday 29
Matchday 29 in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League was full of late goals and leaders stepping up when their teams needed them most. From rock-solid goalkeepers to forwards delivering match-winning strikes, this week’s standout players earned their places with performances that defined the weekend. Here’s the Fanzone Team of the Week: GoalkeeperPrince Tafiremutsa (Dynamos)…
Read MoreHarare Derby set for high-stakes clash at Rufaro
The Harare Derby returns to Rufaro Stadium this Sunday as CAPS United host city rivals Dynamos in what promises to be a tense Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 29 fixture. Although both sides share Rufaro as their home ground, it is Makepekepe who are officially listed as hosts this time. Current form paints a…
Read MoreChevrons Eye Strong Start in Africa T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe’s national cricket team, the Chevrons, head into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers with renewed belief after a string of promising results in their build-up. Having recently claimed a 2-1 series win over Namibia and followed it up with warm-up victories against Kenya and Nigeria, the Chevrons appear well-prepared for the challenge…
Read MoreChevrons cruise to nine-wicket victory in warm-up against Kenya
Zimbabwe warmed up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in perfect fashion with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Kenya at Harare Sports Club on Monday morning. A disciplined bowling display set the tone before the batters sealed the win with almost eight overs to spare. Put in to bat first, Kenya struggled…
Read MoreGame 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. Up for grabs: a MWOS FC replica shirt, a bucket hat, a cap, and even a power bank. Think you know your…
Read MoreAre Zimbabwe’s national teams playing just to fulfill fixtures?
The emotional nuances of a sportsperson having to represent their country are too many to mention. Being able to represent your country in a sporting competition is simply a tremendously cherished experience. For any sportsperson, donning one’s national colours invokes a deep sense of national pride. That gesture of placing their right palm on their…
Read MoreFanzone Team of the Week – Chibuku Super Cup Quarterfinals
GoalkeeperAriel Sibanda (Highlanders) – The Bosso captain stood tall when it mattered most, pulling off two brilliant saves to steer Highlanders into the semi-finals. A true leader between the posts. DefendersAndrew Mbeba (Highlanders) – Delivered a huge stoppage-time equaliser to rescue Bosso. Strong at the back and decisive in attack — a match-turning performance.Emmanuel Jalai…
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