Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe is confident Amakhosi will dump Santos out of the Telkom Knockout Cup. The 28-year-old is one of several Amakhosi stars that will miss the trip to Newlands on Sunday.
Sweswe believes all the pressure is on the People’s Team, despite all the absentees for Chiefs. “I am very disappointed that I [...]
Published on: 18th March, 2010
They say a cat has 9 lives, well for ZIFA boss Henrietta Rushwaya that is now probably true. Just 48 hours after being suspended by the outgoing ZIFA board the association was forced to re-instate her.
Rushwaya’s lawyers wrote to the Zimbabwe Football Association advising them their suspension was unconstitutional as it had not followed proper [...]
Published on: 16th March, 2010
Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom have agreed a deal for Zimbabwe all-rounder Elton Chigumbura to join them as an overseas player.
The 24-year-old has played in six Tests and over 100 one-day internationals and Twenty20 internationals.
Head coach David Capel said: “He is a talented, young, athletic cricketer who is very keen to improve his game.
“It is [...]
Published on: 14th March, 2010
By Edward Marange
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended its Chief Executive Officer Henrietta Rushwaya over an unsanctioned trip by the national team to Asia early this year.
The outgoing ZIFA board met in Masvingo over the weekend and made the decision outgoing chairman Wellington Nyatanga confirmed.
Rushwaya meanwhile says she did not receive anything in writing.
“I [...]
Published on: 13th March, 2010
Former Mighty Warrior Dube diesBulawayo- Former Zimbabwe national women’s soccer team and New Orleans defender and captain Thenjiwe Dube has died. Dube (30) passed away in South Africa on Sunday after a short illness and will be buried today in Tsholotsho.
New Orleans director Khanyiso Bhebhe expressed shock at the untimely death of Dube, saying she was one of women’s football pioneers.
“We [...]
Published on: 11th March, 2010
West Indies took a 2-1 advantage in the five-match one-day international series against Zimbabwe following a commanding 141-run victory in St Vincent.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul struck two fours and a six to top score with 58 as the Windies made 245-9 after being put in. Kemar Roach then yorked Vusi Sibanda with the third ball of the [...]
Published on: 11th March, 2010
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and Grenadines — Visiting Zimbabwe will chase 246 to win after the West Indies recovered from a slow start in the third One-day International here on Wednesday.
The Zimbabwe spinners again tied down the West Indies’ top-order batsmen, but the home team kept wickets in hand and fought back late to post a [...]
Published on: 9th March, 2010
Another English team swoop for BhaseraBy Edward Marange
First it was Portsmouth, Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday and now Championship side Plymouth Argyle will become the fourth English team trying to sign Zimbabwean left back Onismor Bhasera.
Bhasera first caught the eye of former Portsmouth manager Paul Hart when he went for trials at Fratton Park.
First a work permit issue delayed his [...]
Published on: 7th March, 2010
First one-day international, Guyana: West Indies 208-6 (47.5 overs) bt Zimbabwe 206 all out (49.5 overs) by 4 wickets
West Indies earned a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international in Guyana to level up the series at 1-1.
Half-centuries from Chris Gayle and Narsingh Deonarine contributed to the impressive victory.
Gayle hit 88 off 111 [...]
Published on: 1st March, 2010
By Augustine Hwata
Gunner’s captain Trymore Mtisi has declared that his side will not be intimidated by the imminent clash against Al-Ahly – the most decorated club in African football.
The Zimbabwe champions secured a berth in the first round of the African Champions League where they will play the vastly experienced Egyptians.
Gunners are only making their [...]