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Thomas Sweswe tips Chiefs to shine

Published on: 18th March, 2010

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Thomas Sweswe tips Chiefs to shine  | read this item

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 [...]

ZIFA boss Rushwaya bounces back

Published on: 18th March, 2010

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ZIFA boss Rushwaya bounces back  | read this item

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 [...]

Northants sign all-rounder Chigumbura

Published on: 16th March, 2010

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Northants sign all-rounder Chigumbura

Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom have agreed a deal for Zimbabwe all-rounder Elton Chigumbura to join them as an overseas player.   | read this item

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 [...]

ZIFA Chief Executive suspended

Published on: 14th March, 2010

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ZIFA Chief Executive suspended  | read this item

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 [...]

Former Mighty Warrior Dube dies

Published on: 13th March, 2010

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Former Mighty Warrior Dube dies

Nigerian midfielder Ifeanyi Chiejine (L) struggles for possession of the ball with fCameroonian attacker Francine Zouga 07 November, 2006 during the semi-final football match of the 5th African Women Championships in Warri Township stadium. Nigeria will meet the winner of the Ghana/South Africa match to determine Africa's representative at the next edition of the FIFA World female football championships.  | read this item

Bulawayo- 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 [...]

West Indies thrash Zimbabwe to take lead

Published on: 11th March, 2010

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West Indies thrash Zimbabwe to take lead  | read this item

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 [...]

West Indies open up lead over Zimbabwe

Published on: 11th March, 2010

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West Indies open up lead over Zimbabwe

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.  | read this item

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 [...]

Another English team swoop for Bhasera

Published on: 9th March, 2010

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Another English team swoop for Bhasera

Manchester United's Danny Simpson and Kaizer Chiefs Onismor Bhasera defender go for the ball in Pretoria on July 26, 2008 during a friendly match at Loftus Stadium in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / Alexander Joe (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)  | read this item

By 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 [...]

Windies tie series with Zimbabwe

Published on: 7th March, 2010

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Windies tie series with Zimbabwe   | read this item

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 [...]

Mtisi braces for Al-Ahly battle

Published on: 1st March, 2010

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Mtisi braces for Al-Ahly battle

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.  | read this item

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 [...]

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