Zimbabwe
Chaminuka’s unsettled Soul
Saul Chaminuka has literally been to every corner of Zimbabwe in search of stability. Judging by the manner in which he drags and speaks at a slow pace every time he is asked to make a comment on something, one might hurriedly, but needlessly, suggest that Chaminuka is always tired. The nomadic coach has been…
Read MoreSimba Bhora and FC Platinum Share the Spoils in Tense Mandava Clash
The clash between FC Platinum and Simba Bhora at Mandava Stadium over the weekend lived up to its top-billing as a high-stakes showdown between two of the Premier Soccer League’s in-form teams. Simba Bhora entered the tie as the hottest side in the league, riding a three-match winning streak that had propelled them to the…
Read MoreSean Williams’ Resilient 137 Offers Zimbabwe a Moment of Resistance
Zimbabwe’s first Test innings against South Africa at Queens Sports Club saw veteran all‑rounder Sean Williams emerge as the standout performer. In a fragile batting display, Williams scored a resolute 137 off 163 deliveries—contributing more than half of Zimbabwe’s total of 251 in the first innings . Following South Africa’s declaration at 418/9, Zimbabwe quickly found…
Read MoreMWOS Edge Highlanders to Regain Top Spot in PSL
MWOS FC secured a 0-1 victory over Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, a result that sees the Norton-based club return to the summit of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table. Coming off their first defeat of the season against Ngezi Platinum, MWOS approached the match looking to bounce back. The fixture provided a…
Read MoreJune —Zimbabwe’s Ill-fated Month for Football
There are times when ‘R.I.P’ doesn’t always mean rest in peace. After the loss of a loved one, those who would have remained behind might be tempted, due to pain, to use R.I.P as Return If Possible, to encourage a beloved to come back. That is perhaps what Brian Banda’s friends and family felt yesterday…
Read MoreResurgent CAPS United Take On Struggling Green Fuel
CAPS United will be looking to continue their revival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League when they face a faltering Green Fuel side this weekend in Matchday 18. CAPS come into the clash buoyed by a noticeable upturn in form. With three wins from their last five matches and five overall this season, they’ve…
Read MoreFC Platinum vs Simba Bhora – Battle of the Unbeaten vs the In-Form Leaders
This weekend in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, a fascinating encounter awaits as unbeaten FC Platinum host log leaders Simba Bhora in Matchday 18 action. FC Platinum, the only team yet to suffer defeat this season, come into this fixture with a curious record of four wins and a staggering twelve draws, along with one…
Read MoreDynamos in Crisis: Harare Giants Face Must-Win Clash Against ZPC Kariba
The once-mighty Dynamos FC find themselves in uncharted territory as they prepare for a daunting trip to Nyamhunga Stadium this Saturday. The Glamour Boys, now a pale shadow of their former selves, sit in the relegation zone in 16th place—a shocking fall from grace for Zimbabwe’s most decorated club. With just two wins in 16…
Read MoreZimbabwe Face Stern Challenge as Test Champions South Africa Visit Bulawayo
Zimbabwe’s national cricket team, the Chevrons, are set to face their toughest challenge yet as they host the world Test champions, South Africa, in a two-match Test series beginning this week in Bulawayo. With only one win in their last five Test matches – a hard-fought victory over Bangladesh in April – Craig Ervine’s side…
Read MoreNgezi Platinum Hand MWOS FC First Defeat of the Season in Commanding Fashion
Ngezi Platinum stunned Premier Soccer League leaders MWOS FC on Sunday with a spirited 3-1 victory at Baobab Stadium, handing the Norton-based side their first defeat of the season on matchday 17. Coming off a disappointing 1-0 loss to Chicken Inn in Bulawayo just days earlier, Ngezi were under pressure to respond – and they…
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