Mapeza gives up on Bonne

[ad_1] By Kevin Mapasure The Warriors technical team has given up on Ipswich striker Macauley Bonne, who keeps rebuffing national team calls. Bonne was given a last chance by former Warriors coach Zdravco Logarusic ahead of the South Africa and Ethiopia matches, but he did not take up the chance, and failed to communicate. Interim […]

By The Standard Sep. 30, 2021
Triangle, Ngezi in thrilling draw
Triangle, Ngezi in thrilling draw

[ad_1] BY TERRY MADYAUTA TRIANGLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0(2) NGEZI PLATINUM . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(2) STRIKER Delic Murimba scored twice to help Triangle salvage a point in a four-goal […]

By The Standard Sep. 30, 2021
Chicken Inn through to quarters

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELE CHICKEN INN… (0) 2 BULAWAYO CITY… (0) CHICKEN Inn are the first team to progress to the quarter-finals of the 2021 Chibuku Super Cup after seeing off Bulawayo City at Barbourfields Stadium earlier today. Second half goals by Clive Dzingai and substitute Brian Muza were all the GameCocks needed to seal […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Zifa turned down on fans…again

[ad_1] THE Confederation of African Football (Caf) has once again dismissed another bid by Zimbabwe Football Association(Zifa) to have fans allowed to watch the Group G Fifa World Cup qualifier between the Warriors and Ghana at the national Sports Stadium next month. Zifa wrote to Caf seeking the waiver to have 5 000 fans allowed […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Bonne braces for Ghana showdown

[ad_1] Kevin Mapasure Warriors forward Macauley Bonne warmed up for his return to national colours with a brace in Ipswich’s league match against Doncaster Rovers last night. The 25 year old took his goals tally to seven so far this season as he continues to remind Queens Park Rangers, his parent club, of how good […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Zifa bosses acquitted of corruption charges

[ad_1] By Desmond Chingarande A HARARE magistrate yesterday acquitted four Zimbabwe Football Association bosses who were being accused of defeating the course of justice by transferring funds from an account which was supposed to be garnished. The four, president Felton Kamambo, Philimon Machana, Farai Jere and Bryton Briton Malandule, successfully had the case thrown out. […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Ndiraya frets over fitness levels

[ad_1] BY MAGRETH RUZVIDZO Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya has bemoaned low fitness levels among his players ahead of the resumption of the Chibuku Super Cup today. DeMbare restart their assault on a cup they have never won with a match against Yadah as they seek to consolidate their lead at the top of Group One. […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Bosso to miss duo – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELE HIGHLANDERS midfielders Adrian Silla and Divine Mhindirira could miss the last group stage matches of the Chibuku Super Cup due to injury. The Bulawayo giants, riding on the back of a huge Sakunda Holdings sponsorship, clash with winless Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow as they seek to cement their position […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Mapeza wary of WhaWha – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY TERRY MADYAUTA FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza is not underestimating WhaWha ahead of their Chibuku Super Cup Group match clash at Mandava Stadium this afternoon. The Zvishavane-based side hit WhaWha for six in their previous meeting and is expected to continue their dominance over the topflight returnees. But Mapeza is not reading much […]

By The Standard Sep. 29, 2021
Best Zimbabwean athletes in major foreign leagues

[ad_1] Like many other African countries, Zimbabwe has a long and storied history with professional sports. Despite lacking the same sized population as some of the larger African countries, this has not stopped Zimbabwe from producing a glittering list of top athletes over the years — some of whom have competed on the most elite […]

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2021
Antipas craves for Chibuku sip

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELE CHICKEN Inn coach Joey Antipas wants to see his team improve its record in the Chibuku Super Cup, which has eluded the Bulawayo-based side for years. This year, the tournament took a different approach, with teams having been placed in four groups based in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare and Zvishavane. The top […]

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2021
Positive Mangwiro seeks redemption – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY TERRY MADYAUTA Triangle are looking to revive their Chibuku Super Cup campaign following a difficulty start that has seen them tottering on the brink of falling by the wayside in the early vetting stages. The Chiredzi-based club are set to take on Ngezi Platinum at Mandava stadium in Zvishavane tomorrow hoping to exert […]

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2021
Netball tourney successfully launched – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY MAGRETH RUZVIDZO Premier Netball League (PNL) chief executive officer Freedom Tivagare has described the tournament that was played in Bulawayo at the weekend as a success. After months on the sidelines due to COVID-19 control measures, the game resumed with a one-day tournament that featured 18 teams. Tivagare said despite preparation challenges due […]

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2021
Paulo Fonseca revealed why Tottenham pulled out of the deal to appoint him as head coach

[ad_1] Former Portuguese defender Paulo Fonseca took to the media to claim that Tottenham Hotspur had previously agreed to sign him as head coach of the club this summer before the new managing director Fabio Paratici pulled out of the deal over concerns of his attacking style of football. Spurs had to spend several months […]

By The Standard Sep. 27, 2021
Zifa seek 5 000 fans for Ghana match

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELE ZIFA have made another bid to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to have at least 5 000 fans allowed to watch the Group G World Cup qualifier against Ghana at the National Sports Stadium next month. This comes on the backdrop of an application to have 10 000 fans watch […]

By The Standard Sep. 27, 2021
Everything is in our hands: Bhamusi

[ad_1] BY TAWANDA TAFIRENYIKA VETERAN Caps United forward Phineas Bhamusi has rallied his teammates to work hard and avoid exiting the Chibuku Super Cup saying it would be unfair for the supporters. The Harare giants face the prospect of bowing out of the biggest knock-out tournament in the early stages as they trail group one […]

By The Standard Sep. 27, 2021
Solskjaer: I’d have backed Fernandes with my mortgage

[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United’s penalty taker after the playmaker’s rare miss helped Aston Villa to victory at Old Trafford. Defender Kortney Hause gave Villa the lead in the 88th minute with a near-post header only to handle the ball moments later, giving United the chance to salvage a point. […]

By The Standard Sep. 26, 2021
Hope for UK-based Warriors – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELEWarriors coach Norman Mapeza’s chances of successfully bringing United Kingdom-based stars for the World Cup qualifiers against Ghana next month have improved, with authorities moving towards an amicable solution to the club versus country row that has been raging over the last month. The Warriors take on Ghana in Group G back-to-back […]

By The Standard Sep. 25, 2021
Beisenbayev targets another Africa Triathlon Cup title

[ad_1] BY MUNYARADZI MADZOKERELate entrant Ayan Beisenbayev from Kazakhstan is looking to bag a second Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup elite men’s title in the 14th edition of the competition which is scheduled for Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga today. The Kazakh, who is ranked 67th in the world, joined the list of international athletes are taking […]

By The Standard Sep. 25, 2021
Chiefs target foreign coach – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELEAMBITIOUS Premier Soccer League side Bulawayo Chiefs are reportedly scouting for a foreign coach following the expulsion of Thulani Sibanda. There are unconfirmed reports that the club is close to clinching a deal with a Portuguese coach. With only a week to the resumption of the Chibuku Super Cup, the Ninjas are […]

By The Standard Sep. 25, 2021
State closes Jere case – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] By Desmond ChingarandeThe State yesterday closed its case against Helcraw Electrical businessman Farai Jere, who is accused of fraud in the procurement of smart meters valued at US$3,5 million. Jere, a soccer administrator, is being charged with defrauding the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) together with the power utility’s employers Leornad Chisina […]

By The Standard Sep. 25, 2021
Local is lekker for Chawanda

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELEFORMER Warriors’ skipper Ephraim “The Rock of Gibraltar” Chawanda has said new Warriors coach Norman Mapeza was the best possible choice to take over the team because he was a strong character who will not succumb to undue interference, especially in player selection. Chawanda wants Zifa to look no further and drop […]

By The Standard Sep. 24, 2021
Netball makes its return – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY MAGRETH RUZVIDZOThe first edition of the Premier Netball League (PNL) will be played in Bulawayo tomorrow as teams hone their skills ahead of the start of the main league. After over a year of inactivity due to COVID-19 control measures in the country, netball players return to the courts for competitive action. Tomorrow’s […]

By The Standard Sep. 24, 2021
D-day for Zifa bosses – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] By Desmond ChingarandeA HARARE Court is today expected to rule on a matter where Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) bosses are accused of illegally transferring association funds to a private account. The quartet of president Felton Kamambo, Philemon Machana, Farai Jere and Byton Briton Malandule want the charges quashed and trial dropped. The State maintains […]

By The Standard Sep. 24, 2021
Nakamba apologises – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELEWARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has apologised to his Aston Villa team mates, technical staff and supporters after he missed a penalty, which saw his team exit the Carabao Cup against Chelsea on Wednesday night. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time in which the Zimbabwean played a full game, Nakamba’a spot kick […]

By The Standard Sep. 23, 2021
Ex-Pirates coach wants Warriors job

[ad_1] BY TAWANDA TAFIRENYIKA THE Warriors coaching job continues to attract interest of top coaches, with former Orlando Pirates coach Joseph Zinnbauer reported to be among several other candidates who have submitted their CVs for consideration. Zifa have since appointed Norman Mapeza on a short-term basis and will look to appoint a coach on a […]

By The Standard Sep. 23, 2021
Ellis tips Zim athletes at Africa Triathlon Cup

[ad_1] BY MAGRETH RUZVIDZO Triathlon Zimbabwe (TZ) president Dave Ellis has tipped the country’s representatives at the 14th edition of the annual Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup to pick valuable international points despite the event coming unusually early in the season. The rescheduled multi-sport event, which encompasses Africa Triathlon Cup, Junior Africa Cup and TZ National […]

By The Standard Sep. 23, 2021
Chibuku Super Cup returns – NewsDay Zimbabwe

[ad_1] BY FORTUNE MBELE THE Chibuku Super Cup resumes with mid-week clashes next Wednesday afternoon, as Dynamos take on Yadah in Group 1 of the competition at the National Sports Stadium. The match will be preceded by Herentals and ZPC Kariba in a morning kick-off. The Chibuku Super Cup was suspended in July following a […]

By The Standard Sep. 22, 2021