Zimbabwe: Chitembwe Blasts Nees, Zifa

[ad_1] CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe yesterday launched a tirade aimed at national team gaffer Michael Nees and the football authorities at ZIFA. Chitembwe was furious that he was not allowed to use his dependable captain Godknows Murwira in yesterday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League blockbuster clash with bitter rivals Dynamos at Rufaro. Murwira is among the few locally-based players called by Nees for the back-to-back 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Namibia in South Africa this week. But Dynamos vice-captain Emmanuel […]

October 9, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Bosso Win in Empty Barbourfields

[ad_1] Innocent Kurira in Bulawayo Highlanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) 2 ZPC Kariba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 HIGHLANDERS produced a brilliant first-half performance which saw them score two goals that decided their game against ZPC Kariba before a virtually empty Barbourfields yesterday. Some fans decided to […]

October 9, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Caps Utd End 5-Year Derby Jinx

[ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter Dynamos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1) 1 CAPS Utd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0) 2 IT had taken them five years to overcome their bitter city rivals. And it had appeared they were headed for another year of waiting before they […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia/Egypt: Orlando Pirates, Ahly Paired in CAF Champions League Draw

[ad_1] Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt will face Orlando Pirates of South Africa after both were placed in Group C when the CAF Champions League group-stage draw was made on Monday. Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria and Stade Abidjan of the Ivory Coast complete the section following the draw at the Confederation of African Football offices in Cairo. Ahly are the team to beat in the premier African club competition as they seek a historic third straight title having won the […]

October 9, 2024

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South Africa: Four-Star Mlaba, Opening Batters Lead Proteas to T20 World Cup Opening Match Victory

[ad_1] South Africa -- 119 for zero (Wolvaardt 59*, Brits 57*) -- beat the West Indies -- 118 for six (Taylor 44*, Mlaba 4-29, Kapp 2-14) -- by 10 wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup. The Proteas recorded a statement 10-wicket victory over West Indies in their opening Women's T20 World Cup clash on Friday to put themselves in an excellent position to progress to the knockout stage of the tournament. At no stage did […]

October 8, 2024

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South Africa: Why Professional Athletes Find Retirement So Difficult

[ad_1] Retiring from elite sport can be a complex issue for many sportspeople, who are often faced with emotional or psychological challenges. Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min Think back to when you met someone for the first time. One of the first questions you asked, or were asked, was likely: "what do you do for work?" It's a polite, innocuous and socially ingrained way of getting to know more about a person. But […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gusau Insists

[ad_1] Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. The Eagles have only recorded three points from four games, drawing three and losing one game. After four games in the qualifiers, the Eagles are in fifth position. Despite the poor start in the qualifiers, Gusau is confident the Eagles will still secure the ticket. "I have much confidence we will qualify […]

October 8, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Barbourfields Boycott a Success As Highlanders Fans Raise U.S.$ 6,000 for Hooliganism Fine

[ad_1] Highlanders supporters have managed to raise the required US$6 000 to pay the club's fine imposed by the Premier Soccer League. As part of the move to fundraise the money, the supporters boycotted the team's home match against ZPC Kariba on Sunday and opted to gather at the clubhouse to contribute the required funds. The Premier Soccer League charged Highlanders and Simba Bhora a fine of US $6 000 each following the violence that erupted at Wadzanai Stadium last […]

October 8, 2024

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Kenya: Two Kenyan Athletes Dead in Separate Incidents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Two Kenyan athletes, former Africa Games champion Clement Kemboi, and former World Under-20 champion Kipyegon Bett have died under different circumstances in Iten and Bomet respectively. Bett, an 800m specialist, died at Tenwek Hospital after an illness, while Kemboi's lifeless body was found hanging on a rope off a tree at St. Patrick High School's farm, according to Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Peter Mulinge. Bett, who is also a 2017 World bronze medalist had been admitted at […]

October 8, 2024

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