Zimbabwe midfield kingpin Munetsi edges closer to Premiership move from French Ligue 1
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HARARE – English Premier League club Brighton are reportedly interested in signing highly-rated Zimbabwe international midfielder Marshall Munetsi from the French top-flight league, the UK’s Daily Mail has reported on Wednesday.
The Daily Mail reveals that the 26-year-old...
‘Dream comes true’ as ex-Dynamos star Norman Maroto meets hero Arsene Wenger
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HARARE – Norman Maroto, a firm favourite at his old club Dynamos in Zimbabwe, has posted on social media of his delight after meeting legendary former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger at a training seminar in Switzerland.
Arsenal fan...
Willard Katsande relates hijacking ordeal
JOHANNESBURG – Willard Katsande says his whole life flashed before his eyes on Tuesday evening after a close shave with death at the hands of three hijackers.
The former Kaizer Chiefs tough-as-teak midfielder was near Southgate Mall – located at...
Mourinho: New Highlanders coach is ‘fantastic’
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BULAWAYO – Jose Mourinho five years ago described the new coach of Zimbabwean top-flight football club Highlanders as “fantastic” in a short video that has circulated following his fellow Portuguese’s appointment in the African nation.
Baltemar Jose De...
‘Fake news’: Darikwa refutes Zimbabwe snub reports
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HARARE – Wigan defender and captain Tendayi Darikwa has Tweeted to deny reports that he has quit Zimbabwe’s national team due to displeasure over the state of affairs in the African country’s football structures.
A report in a...
What next for Zimbabwean football?
BULAWAYO – The recent confirmation by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) that Zimbabwe will not be part of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has left football followers pondering what the future holds.
The Warriors are the flagship...
Captain Musona quits Warriors as Zim await fate
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HARARE – Zimbabwe football captain Knowledge Musona has announced his retirement from international football, with the decision linked to the country’s current ban from the game by world football governing body Fifa.
The 31-year-old forward, who currently plays...
Zimbabwe suspends football over hooliganism
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HARARE – Zimbabwe has suspended all football activity in the country’s top-flight league following hooliganism that has marred the competition over the past months.
The decision comes after the country’s biggest derby, pitting Dynamos and Highlanders, was abandoned...
Nations Cup lifeline for Zimbabwe, Kenya
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HARARE – Zimbabwe and Kenya, currently banned by Fifa from international football, have been given a chance to play in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations of their suspension by the world football governing body is lifted...
Zemura on self-criticism and analysing his game
BOURNEMOUTH – There’s no-one more critical of Jordan Zemura than Jordan Zemura.
The 22-year-old Zimbabwe international has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign, making 29 appearances and scoring three goals for Bournemouth in the Championship.
The Cherries have won 20 games, drawn six...