Setback for Blitzboks’ Olympic dreams in Harare
The Springbok Sevens suffered a heart-breaking 17-12 defeat to Kenya in the final of the Rugby Africa Olympic Games 2024 qualifying tournament in Harare on Sunday and in the process, missed a second opportunity to qualify for next year's...
Zimbabwe’s quest for an Olympics spot gets Mudzekenyedzi boost
BY CHRIS TAVONESA
HARARE – Brandon Mudzekenyedzi, the New Zealand-based livewire, is back in Zimbabwean colours after he was last year controversially omitted from the African country’s squad for qualifiers of the ongoing World Cup finals in France.
The 26-year-old Mudzekenyedzi,...
‘It was like Jesse Owens winning gold in front of Hitler’: Remembering Zim’s black...
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER
HARARE – Lewis Chitengwa, who as youngsters once defeated the world’s greatest golfer Tiger Woods of all time, has been remembered again for his indigenous talents 22 years after his tragic and sudden death in Canada before...
‘Heaven’s bowling attack bolstered 10-fold’: Tributes paid to Heath Streak
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER
HARARE – Tributes continue to pour in for former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who has died at the age of 49 after battling liver and colon cancer.
The legendary Zimbabwean all-rounder played in 65 Tests for Zimbabwe, taking...
Mukuhlani to be re-elected unopposed as ZC chairman
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER
BULAWAYO – Tavengwa Mukuhlani is set to be retained unopposed as chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) at an elective AGM in Bulawayo on Saturday.
Mukuhlani has been head of the ZC board since 2015 when he unexpectedly defeated...
Olonga forgiven after apologising for premature Streak obituary
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER
HENRY Olonga, the history-making cricketer, has issued an emotional apology after posting a premature death notice of his close friend and fellow Zimbabwean fast bowling legend Heath Streak last week.
Australia-based Olonga’s retraction post has been well received...
Liverpool signs Zimbabwe-linked Trey Nyoni from Leicester City
Liverpool have signed Trey Nyoni from Leicester City.
The 16-year-old has confirmed his move from Leicester City to Liverpool on Instagram.
The highly regarded youngster is known for his technical ability and was called up to train with Leicester City’s U18...
England to host Zimbabwe in one-off Test in 2025
LONDON – England will host Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test match in 2025 as part of a concerted effort to improve relations between the two cricket boards, officials said on Tuesday.
It will be the first time Zimbabwe travel...
Houghton supports fellow Zim legend Taylor, set for 50km walk to raise funds for...
HARARE – Zimbabwe cricket coach Dave Houghton is set to embark on a 50km charity walk after joining forces with former international cricketer Brendan Taylor in a bid to raise US$250 000 towards the establishment of an affordable drug...
Ex-Chiefs and Pirates coach eyes Zimbabwe national team job
A former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates coach is among several coaches who are angling for the vacant Zimbabwe national team gig.
The Zimbabwe Football Association recently advertised the vacant job following the country’s re-admission into international football.
That was...
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