Zimbabwe: Triathlon Junior Schools Series Begins

Zimbabwe: Triathlon Junior Schools Series Begins

[ad_1] Triathlon Zimbabwe national coach Pamela Fulton believes the Junior Schools Series which got underway on Sunday at Mount Pleasant pool could be a game changer in the country's efforts to increase the sport's participation. The association had the first three races scheduled under the Junior Schools Series on Sunday. The series will run until February next year with different schools hosting. Sunday's race was hosted by Abbeys Preparatory School […]

October 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe: ‘It’s Not in Our Hands’

[ad_1] [The Herald] Zimbabwe women's football team will today be following the match between Group D rivals Mozambique and Lesotho with keen interest as they hope for an upset result that could see them progress to the semi-finals of the COSAFA Women's Championship in South Africa. [ad_2] Source link

October 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Kamba a Largely ‘Misunderstood’ Figure

[ad_1] Dynamos legend and 1973 Soccer Star of the Year Ernest Kamba who died yesterday has been described by close acquaintances as a largely misunderstood figure. Kamba died at his home in Norton early yesterday at the age of 76 years. Apart from his illustrious career, which saw him featuring for both Zimbabwe and Malawi and also winning the 1973 Soccer Star of the Year gong, he was known for […]

October 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Ngezi Platinum Set Chibuku Cup Record

[ad_1] Ngezi Platinum Stars have mastered the art of skipping hurdles to get to the Chibuku Super Cup finals like no one's business since their promotion into Zimbabwe's top-flight football in 2016. The Mhondoro miners secured a record fifth cup final berth inside just seven seasons when they beat favourites Simba Bhora on penalties in the first of the weekend's two semi-finals at Baobab on Saturday. Nezi's showdown with Simba Bhora had ended 2-2 in regulation time before the match […]

October 31, 2024

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Namibia: Para-Athletes Owed Performance Bonuses …Government Promises to Pay

[ad_1] Almost two months after winning an assortment of medals at this year's Paralympic Games in Paris, Namibian athletes are still kicking their heels in frustration as they are yet to receive their performance bonuses from government. At the Paris Paralympics, sprint sensation Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda scooped the country's only two medals. She won gold in the women's 400m T11 race in a personal record time of 56.20 seconds, and bronze in the women's 200m T11 […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana, Nigeria Clash in Wafu B U-20 Finals

[ad_1] The national U-20 team, the Black Satellites, will square off with arch-rivals, the Flying Eagles, of Nigeria today in the finals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B U-20 tournament at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo. With both teams already securing qualification for next year's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes now turn to the prestigious WAFU B trophy. En route to today's final, coach Desmond Ofei's side started with a 2-2 draw with Benin before […]

October 30, 2024

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Kenya: Tatu City Unveils Free Outdoor Gym As Fitness Hub

[ad_1] Tatu City has launched one of Kenya's largest outdoor gyms, open to the public at no cost. Located in City Park near Unity Homes, the 5,000-acre development offers residents and visitors a fitness hub equipped with advanced workout machines such as sky steppers, health walkers, and rowers. The facility includes a children's play area, making it a family-friendly destination for leisure and wellness. Angela Muthoga, Events and Sustainability Manager at Tatu City, described the gym as a space for […]

October 30, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: CAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match

[ad_1] The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all We commend the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) for safeguarding its integrity by finding Libya liable of a serious breach in the botched AFCON 2025 Match qualifier with Nigeria. The Libya Football Federation (LFF), according to CAF, contravened Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. CAF then awarded three goals and three points to Nigeria and […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Listed 14th in Ballon d’Or Ranking

[ad_1] Nigeria's nominee, Ademola Lookman, who was listed overall 14th in this year's Ballon d'Or, has said he has never been far away from his Nigerian roots even though he was born in South London and also played for England at various age-grade levels. "I've always been a Nigerian man," he said. Lookman who looked dapper in his black suit at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France last night, insisted he has always been in touch with his people. […]

October 30, 2024

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