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Boika victory lifts Zim spirits: Minister

By Ray Munyoro Boxer Brendon “Boika” Denes’s victory over Namibia’s Mikka Shonena to win the coveted WBO Africa Championship title, has lifted spirits of the sport’s enthusiasts and the country at large, a Cabinet minister has said.The 25-year-old defied the odds to wrestle the WBO Africa crown from holder Mikka …

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MINISTRY, SRC NOT BACKING DOWN ON ZIFA INVESTIGATIONS

Minister Coventry avoids pre-emptying findings‘No association must be run by unqualified people’ By Ephraim Shoko Joseph Mamutse Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has avoided pre-emptying her views on the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa).But instead, she has stated in no uncertain terms that associations should be run …

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HAB to hold inaugural competition

By Ray Munyoro The Harare Athletics Board (HAB) is set to hold its inaugural cadet competition to accommodate athletes under the age of 14 in February next year.HAB chairperson, Cousinet Simunyu, said the move is meant to give young athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents.“These are our young athletes …

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Billiat, Katsande woes mount

By Ray Munyoro Kaizer Chiefs’ woes in the DStv Premiership continued after a 2-1 defeat to SuperSport United on Tuesday.Chiefs, home to Warriors talisman Khama Billiat and former captain Willard Katsande, have recorded only one win this campaign.Interestingly, Billiat and company’s woes continued at the hands of his fellow countrymen.United …

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Swansea coach gutted by Rushesha injury

By Ray Munyoro Zimbabwe senior national football team target, Tivonge Rushesha, has suffered a serious knee injury in training with his team, Swansea City.Nhau Sport understands the 18-year-old defender will be sidelined for an indefinite period after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament.“Unfortunately Tivonge has picked up a bad knee injury …

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“Zemura extends Bournemouth stay”

. . . describes deal as early Christmas present By Ray Munyoro Zimbabwe international defender Jordan Zemura has signed a new contract with English Championship side AFC Bournemouth.The deal will see the 21-year-old, who made his competitive debut for Zimbabwe national team last month, staying at the Vitality Stadium until …

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Struggling West Brom sack Manager Slaven Bilic

West Brom manager Slaven Bilic has been sacked after 18 months in charge, with the club 19th in the Premier League. The Baggies have gathered seven points from 13 league games, with eight defeats, though they earned a surprise 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Tuesday. Bilic, 52, signed a …

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Loga now ‘calling shots’

By Ray Munyoro Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic is now calling the shots in as far as player selection for the forthcoming CHAN tournament is concerned.The Croat assembled a 34-man provisional squad with the help of his assistants – Lloyd Chitembwe and Tonderai Ndiraya – last month but has since dropped …

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Kadewere named in French Ligue 1 team of the week

Zimbabwean striker Tino Kadewere continues to make headlines in France after he was named in the Ligue 1 team of the week.The lanky striker’s solitary goal was the difference between title-aspirants Olympique Lyon and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in a top of the table clash on Sunday night.As a result, …

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Tino Breaks Lyon’s PSG jinx

By Ray Munyoro Olympique Lyonnais ended an over a decade winless streak over Paris Saint-Germain after a 1-0 win in a league encounter on Sunday.Zimbabwe international Tino Kadewere got the only goal of the game as Lyon beat PSG at the Parc des Princes – a result which leaves Rudi …

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