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Cricket team tumbles

THE Zimbabwe national cricket team’s recent eight-match losing streak in one day internationals (ODIs) has come at a heavy cost after they plunged to their worst ranking in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s Test rankings that were updated on Friday. BY DANIEL NHAKANISO The ICC recently issued an annual …

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Afghan series in doubt

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Givemore Makoni has expressed reservations about the national team’s scheduled tours taking place in the next couple of months. By Kevin Mapasure Makoni said while his organisations was hopeful that the situation would allow the home series against Afghanistan next month to take place, they …

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Local clubs struggle under COVID-19

Sports / Soccer Local clubs struggle under COVID-19 by Daniel Ital, Harare Zimbabwe <!– –> The Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic is seemingly causing headaches for some members of the local football fraternity. Some of the country’s top football clubs which include Dynamos and FC Platinum have pointed out that the COVID-19 …

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Zifa changes football calendar

ZIMBABWE is set to align its soccer season with that of European leagues and most African countries after Zifa tentatively set August or September as the start of local leagues. BY KEVIN MAPASURE With the coronavirus-induced restrictions having made it impossible for the leagues to start in April as originally …

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Zimbabwe’s famous athletes

Sports / Other Zimbabwe’s famous athletes by Staff Writer <!– –> Zimbabwe were successfully represented by extremely talented athletes in numerous popular sports over the course of history. Zimbabwean residents are proud of the people who have made them happy so many times in the past representing the country in …

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Salah inspires me: Chawapiwa

By Kevin Mapasure Zimbabwe international and AmaZulu attacker Talent Chawapiwa has revealed his admiration for Liverpool and Egyptian superstar Mohammed Salah, whom he tries to emulate. Chawapiwa opened up on his journey in football to South African publication Soccer Laduma, revealing his struggles at the formative stages of his career …

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Alois Bunjira wants to be Zifa president

Sports / Soccer Alois Bunjira wants to be Zifa president by Staff reporter <!– –> FORMER Caps United and national team forward Alois Bunjira has thrown his name into the 2022 Zifa presidential race, becoming the second aspirant after United Kingdom-based Ellen Chiwenga. Incumbent Zifa president Felton Kamambo, has not …

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Sables sorrow for Smiley

THE Zimbabwe rugby fraternity reacted with shock and sorrow at the news that United Kingdom-based Sables lock forward Sanele “Smiley” Sibanda passed away on May 1 in a car accident. BY DANIEL NHAKANISO He was 29. Affectionately known as Smiley in local rugby circles due to his infectious smile, the …

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Kompany transfer lists Musona?

FORMER Kaizer Chiefs star Knowledge Musona has reportedly been transfer-listed by Anderlecht manager Vincent Kompany. — Kickoff Musona, 29, was restricted to just one reserve team appearance for the Belgian giants this season before his January loan switch to KAS Eupen. After scoring two goals in six starts at his …

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PHOTOS: Kirsty Coventry develops National sports stadium

Sports / Local PHOTOS: Kirsty Coventry develops National sports stadium by Mandla Ndlovu <!– –> Minister of Youth, Sports Arts and Recreation  Kirsty Coventry has posted pictures of  the newly refurbished National Sports stadium. The former swimming sensation said the next step was to introduce a bucket system and online …

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