Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Crumble Under Pressure

[ad_1] Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya will be using his senior players as a trump card for their championship quest. He admits that Simba, who have maintained pole position in the championship race for weeks, are in unfamiliar PSL territory. As a result, this has exerted them under pressure on and off the pitch. On Saturday they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Herentals, who scored an injury-time winner at Rufaro. With FC […]

October 23, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Scott Dangles U.S.$10k PSL Carrot . . . Nrsl Race With Mwos Hots Up

[ad_1] Head Zimpapers Sports Hub Scotland players will get US$10 000 each if they win the Northern Region Soccer League championship ahead of current leaders, MWOS. While addressing Scottland players at training yesterday, club president Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya said the incentives were aimed at securing the NRSL title on the first attempt. "I am pledging US$10 000 for each player if we (Scottland) make it to the Premier Soccer League," he said. With four matches remaining before the curtain comes […]

October 23, 2024

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Zimbabwe: School of Excellence Boosts Mighty Warriors

[ad_1] The National Foods School of Excellence initiative is gradually taking off as a national teams' feeder channel after three of their players made it onto the squad set to participate in this year's COSAFA tournament. Prolific Heart League striker Morelife Nyagumbo who turns out for Faith Drive, Nadia Semba of Correctional Queens, and Maningi Youth Soccer Academy's Tanyaradzwa Chihoro are products of the SOE project. They are part of the team that departs today for Gqeberha, South Africa where […]

October 23, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Rukato Gains Invaluable Karting Experience in Italy

[ad_1] The 2024 ROK Kart International Super Final was held at the South Garda kart track in Lonato, Italy, last weekend. Zimbabwe's qualifying driver, Seth Rukato (11), experienced the most exciting and challenging races of his short career when he took part in his first kart race outside the country. The event, which began last Tuesday with sporting checks and free practice sessions, continued during the week with five qualifying heats that decided the final order for the two pre-final […]

October 23, 2024

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Rwanda: Niyibizi Appointed Espoir FC Head Coach

[ad_1] Third tier side Espoir FC have appointed Suleiman Niyibizi as their new head coach. The Rusizi-based club was relegated to the third division after they were docked 50 points for fielding unlicensed Congolese goalkeeper Christian Watanga Milembe during the 2023-24 second division league campaign. The club now hopes to make an immediate comeback to the second division and they see Niyibizi as the right coach to help them achieve the target. According to the club management, Niyibizi completed the […]

October 23, 2024

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Nigeria/Algeria: Super Falcons Gear Up for International Friendlies Against Algeria

[ad_1] A 35-member Algerian delegation is scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday morning via Qatar Airways. Head Coach Justin Madugu expressed his excitement as all 25 invited players reported to camp for the Super Falcons' first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The team is preparing for two international friendly matches against Algeria's senior women's national team. "I'm thrilled that all the invited players are here," Madugu said in a press statement issued by NFF's Director […]

October 23, 2024

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South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage – South African News Briefs – October 23, 2024

[ad_1] Springbok Rugby Player Siya Kolisi and Wife Rachel Announce Separation Siya Kolisi, a prominent Springbok rugby player, and his wife Rachel have jointly announced their decision to end their marriage, reports IOL. In their official social media platforms, they said the decision was made with "love, respect, and mutual understanding" as they believe it is the best way forward. "Although our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain close friends and committed co-parents, ensuring our children continue […]

October 23, 2024

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Gambia: GFF Domestic League Commences Next Month

[ad_1] The 2024-2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Domestic League season is set to begin next month following the conclusion of the GFF Club Management Meeting at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum on Saturday. The country's league clubs are currently preparing themselves physically fit ahead of the commencement of the new league campaign. Hawks, Hart FC and Gambian Dutch Lions all gained promotion to the country's Elite League following their sterling performance in the Second Division League last […]

October 23, 2024

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Kenya: Starlets Determined to Exit U-17 World Cup On High After Losses to England, North Korea

[ad_1] Nairobi — National Under 17 girls' football team player Valerie Nekesa says they are keen to close out their World Cup campaign with a win against Mexico in their ultimate Group C fixture in the Dominican Republic on Thursday evening. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Nekesa says the Junior Starlets are determined to go out fighting, having lost their first two matches against England and North Korea. "The past two games have been very difficult for […]

October 23, 2024

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