Zimbabwe
Ngezi Platinum suspend coach Chiragwi amid disciplinary storm
In a dramatic turn of events, Ngezi Platinum Stars have suspended head coach Takesure Chiragwi for three matches following an on-field altercation in which the coach struck one of his own players during a recent league draw. The Midlands side announced the suspension after mounting pressure from fans, union officials and the wider football community. The…
Read MoreExcitement galore as Scottland, MWOS clash at Rufaro
Around this time last year, Scotland and MWOS were battling in the Northern Region Soccer League for the sole ticket to the Premiership. The two sides were in a nail-biting title race, which Scottland eventually won under controversial circumstances, as a very disputed boardroom decision by the ZIFA appeals committee confirmed their promotion. A year…
Read MoreScottland and MWOS set for season-defining showdown at Rufaro
Matchday 31 of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League promises fireworks as Scottland FC and MWOS FC lock horns at Rufaro Stadium in what could be the most decisive fixture of the season. Both sides come into the clash in red-hot form, with everything to play for in the title race. Scottland, currently sitting top…
Read MoreWarriors crisis: Nees needs to be honest
Michael Nees watched helplessly on the touchline at the Peter Mokaba Stadium as the Warriors took turns to miss clear-cut goalscoring opportunities against Lesotho. Zimbabwe failed to convert a glut of chances to the point that even if they had drawn, one would argue two points would have been lost, not one gained. Any of…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 9
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 MoreLate Lesotho strike sinks Warriors in painful end to World Cup campaign
Zimbabwe’s World Cup qualifying campaign came to a disappointing conclusion last night as they fell 1–0 to Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. A stoppage-time strike from Hlompho Kalake sealed victory for Likuena, leaving the Warriors winless and bottom of Group C. The Warriors began the game on the front foot, enjoying greater possession and…
Read MoreWarriors hold Bafana in an intense battle
In a display of determination and heart, Zimbabwe’s Warriors frustrated South Africa’s Bafana Bafana to a draw in a crucial World Cup qualifying encounter — denting their hosts’ ambitions and reigniting Zimbabwe’s own hopes. From the start, Zimbabwe showed purpose. While Bafana had territorial dominance, the Warriors remained solid and disciplined, earning chances on the…
Read MoreBrian Bennett earns ICC Player of the Month Nomination after stellar September
Zimbabwe’s rising star Brian Bennett has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September following a phenomenal run of form that lit up the international stage. Bennett was in sensational touch throughout the month, amassing 497 runs in nine T20 internationals at an impressive average of 55.22 and a blistering strike…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 8
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 scrape draw while Herentals’ dreams fade
Highlanders walked away with a valuable point from Rufaro after being held to a goalless draw by Herentals in a match that failed to live up to its promise. The draw continues a worrying stretch for Herentals, who have gone quiet of late and now count their last three matches as barren goal-less draws. From…
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