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Inside sport: Racing against time

Word was that the NC wanted Mapeza to continue as the Zimbabwe coach, but the developments over the past week could have sent those plans to the canvas.

By Michael Kariati Apr. 21, 2024

Inside Sport: Waiting for the Warriors coach

All that Zimbabweans want is a coach who is technically sound, has a proven track record and above all, is respected by the players most of whom play for recognisable teams abroad.

By Michael Kariati Apr. 7, 2024

Inside Sport: Waiting for the Warriors coach

InsideSport: We can do better than Bafana Bafana

What is even heartening is that the South African Football Association are not living on the events of what happened at Afcon 2023 and are already planning for the future.

By Michael Kariati Feb. 18, 2024

InsideSport: We can do better than Bafana Bafana

Inside Sport: Let’s give Brito the benefit of doubt

For a start, we need to give Baltermar Brito, the benefit of the doubt and allow him to finish a campaign he started.

By Michael Kariati Dec. 24, 2023

Inside Sport: Let’s give Brito the benefit of doubt

Inside Sport: Nothing is so far guaranteed

What we have not been told is whether the Zifa normalisation committee has spoken to these and the other players on their availability for the Warriors at this very crucial time.

By Michael Kariati Nov. 5, 2023

Inside Sport: Nothing is so far guaranteed

InsideSport: Are we all that poor?

This includes their home match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria which is coming on November 20, a week after playing against Rwanda.

By Michael Kariati Oct. 22, 2023

Inside sport: Let us be serious with our stadia

What is disturbing is that there seems to be no urgency at all in terms of dealing with the NSS issue despite its ban which has left Zimbabwe without a venue

By Michael Kariati Sep. 10, 2023