Zimbabwe coach Sunday Chidzambwa is unconcerned about the Democratic Republic of Congo’s impressive collection of Europe-based stars ahead of the pair’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier this weekend.
The Warriors first play the Leopards on Saturday in Kinshasa before hosting the return leg in Harare three days later.
After two matches, Zimbabwe top Group G ahead of the DRC on goal difference, but the star-studded Congolese have the quality to put Chidzambwa’s men in their place, even if the coach…
China-based Zimbabwe international Nyasha Mushekwi is set to undergo surgery in Germany next month to rectify an ongoing pelvic injury.
The in-form 31-year-old had already been ruled of Zimbabwe’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) later this month.
Mushekwi’s case had started to stir some controversy after he continued to feature for Dalian Yifang in the Chinese top flight, despite reports that his absence from the Warriors was due…
In-form midfielder Rodwell Chinyengetere scored his 14th goal of the season to power FC Platinum to a vital 2-0 win over Dynamos to send them five points clear at the summit going into the last five matches of the campaign.
The victory marked an impressive recovery from Norman Mapeza’s team, who only on Wednesday had lost 3-1 at fourth-placed Triangle to see their lead over second-placed Ngezi cut to two.
As has often happened over the last few weeks however, it was a reversal of fortunes between…
Zimbabwe coach Sunday Chidzambwa has recalled midfielders Marvellous Nakamba and Ovidy Karuru for next month’s double header against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Also included in the 23-man squad announced on Wednesday is Nottingham Forest right-back Tendayi Darikwa who looks set to finally secure his long-awaited Zimbabwean passport.
Zimbabwe play the DRC in Kinshasa on 10 October before hosting the return leg in Harare three days later….
Harare City starlet Learnmore Muyambo has battled his way back into the limelight following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, restricting veteran Tendai Samanja to the bench as he impresses in the challenging anchorman’s role.
Coincidentally, it was exactly two years ago that former City coach Moses Chunga, in an opinion piece for the Sunday Mail, ‘warned’ the local football fraternity to “watch out for my defensive linkman Muyambo, [who] will be the next best anchorman in the land if he keeps his…
The Chibuku Super Cup kicks off this weekend, with the league’s traditional giants eager to make amends in Zimbabwe’s premier knockout tournament after finding themselves reduced to mere spectators in the title race.
First on the park are ailing giants Dynamos, who will look to set aside their league woes and focus solely on the job of getting past Bulawayo City in their first-round assignment at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday.
Twenty-four hours later, Highlanders begin their own journey to redemption…
The unimaginable is unfolding in the Zimbabwe Premier League, where 21-time champions Dynamos are in the throes of a relegation dogfight going into the last seven matches of the campaign.
Dynamos went down 1-0 to Harare City on Sunday for their tenth defeat of a truly disastrous campaign which has yielded just seven wins in 26 matches to leave them sitting two points shy of the relegation places.
Lloyd Mutasa’s team have been so poor, that they’ve averaged less than a goal a game so far this term….
Reigning footballer of the year Rodwell Chinyengetere scored a memorable second-half brace as champions FC Platinum shook off their midweek blues to beat Herentals 2-0 and open up a five-point lead at the top of the Zimbabwe Premier League.
Platinum’s win came just as inconsistency returned to hold back title rivals Ngezi Platinum, who were stunned 1-0 at Yadah to see their dream of a maiden league title begin to fall apart.
Saturday’s results represented a reversal of roles in a way after Platinum…
Zimbabwe impress in defeating Eswatini 3-0, goals from Susan Nyama, Felistas Muzongondi and Marjory Nyaumwe securing the points.
Zimbabwe’s quest for a ticket to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon remains right on track after round two of the qualifiers, with Sunday’s 1-1 draw away to Group G rivals Congo enabling the Southern Africans to remain top ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo on goal difference.
Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat had put Zimbabwe ahead on 22 minutes in Brazzaville, only for Turkey-based star Thievy Bifouma to level matters five minutes after the break and ensure a share of the…