Morocco became the first African nation to reach the Semi-final of a FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win over Portugal in the Quarter-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The historic feat has been subject of many commentaries and comments across the World, with some of the …
Read More »Morocco Beat Portugal To Go Through To World Cup Semi-Final
Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals thanks to a towering headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri. In the 42nd minute En-Nesyri leapt above the Portugal …
Read More »Germany To Stick With Flick Despite Dismal World Cup Performance
Germany coach Hansi Flick will remain in his position despite his side’s dismal performance at the 2022 World Cup, the country’s federation (the DFB) said on Wednesday. Flick and team director Oliver Bierhoff were widely criticised after their second consecutive group-stage exit at a World Cup in Qatar. Gemeinsam haben …
Read More »Nakamba Facilitates Euro Trials For Starlets
Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has revealed that two players who excelled during the inaugural edition of the Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) Under-17 football tournament will attend trials at yet-to-be named European clubs. Mutare-based Majesa Academy were crowned the winners of the inaugural MNF Under-17 football tournament after beating Highlanders 2-1 …
Read More »Pope Could Keep Wicket Again In Second Test
England are considering sticking with Ollie Pope behind the stumps for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan starting on Friday. If Pope keeps the gloves, it will make room for fit-again paceman Mark Wood. Pope stood in for the ill Ben Foakes for the thrilling first Test, which England …
Read More »Zim Cricket Announces New T10 Competition
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has sealed a deal with United Arab Emirates-based Mulk International to launch a new franchise-based T10 league scheduled to start in March next year. Mulk Holdings, a multinational conglomerate with diversified business interests was recently commissioned by the Zimbabwe government to build a US$500 000 Cyber City, …
Read More »Qatar World Cup Had ‘Best Group Stage Ever’: FIFA Boss
The 2022 World Cup has brought the traditional share of strong emotions and footage of supporters from different nationalities coming together to celebrate unprecedented feats at the biggest footabl tournament. FIFA president Infantino praised the group and historic knock-out phase: “Put very simply and very clearly, this has been the …
Read More »Ex-ZIFA Boss Urges Parking Of Proposed Division One Football League
Former ZIFA acting president Vincent Pamire has called on football authorities to park the proposed National Division One League saying the country’s economy was not yet ready to support the ambitious project. The veteran football administrator, who was in charge of ZIFA when the country’s senior men’s football squad won …
Read More »Chevrons Date Ireland For White-Ball Series
The Zimbabwe men’s cricket team is set to return to action when they host Ireland in a white-ball series in Harare next month. Consisting of three T20Is and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) the matches will be played from January 12-23. Zimbabwe’s last international cricket match was a 71-run defeat …
Read More »Cameroon Legend Samuel Eto’o Filmed In Physical Altercation With Supporter In Qatar
Samuel Eto’o has been filmed in a physical altercation with a supporter in Qatar. The incident took place outside Stadium 974 following Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea on Monday night. Eto’o – the Cameroon FA president – is being filmed having his photo taken with fans. The 41-year-old then …
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