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The Zimbabwe Warriors got off to a positive start at the COSAFA Castle Cup in South Africa following an emphatic 4-nil victory over Mozambique today. The Warriors opened the score sheet through captain Ovidy Karuru who scored a brace. Veteran left back Ocean Mushure added another one for Zimbabwe when …

ZIMBABWE is in mourning today after learning that former international winger Edzai Kasinauyo has passed away. Zimbabwe is in mourning today after learning that former international winger Edzai Kasinauyo has passed away. The former speedster reportedly passed away in the early hours of Friday morning, with details of his passing …

Prophet Walter Magaya has threatened to pull out of helping the Zimbabwe national team after a fall out with Warriors head coach Norman Mapeza. Magaya provided the Warriors with accommodation and training facilities at his Yadah hotel ahead of the game against Liberia. Magaya also promised to reward the players …

A #Zimbabwe man lost his wife after pledging her in a football bet between Real Madrid and Juventus 26-year-old Charles Jambaya had pledged his 22-year-old wife Caroline Shumba in a football bet to another man, over the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Jambaya made a verbal agreement with 30-year-old …

The former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tioté has died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while training with his club in China. The Ivory Coast international joined Chinese Super League side Beijing Enterprises in January having spent seven years at St James’s Park. The 30-year-old was reported to have collapsed at …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as holders Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for a record 12th time after outclassing 10-man Juventus in a high-quality Champions League final in Cardiff. Ronaldo put Real ahead with a first-time finish from 16 yards before Mario Mandzukic equalised from just inside the area …

Photo: The Herald Rules chief David Elleray with the game’s bible. The international Football Association Board, the organisation in charge of writing and amending regulations that govern world football, yesterday cast light on the controversy sparked by a big call made by assistant referee Thomas Kusosa which led to the …

By Noel Munzabwa Vitesse Arnhem’s Zimbabwe international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been voted the club’s second best player of the just-ended season. According to the club’s website, the Warriors star amassed 35 percent of the votes — just three percent behind eventual best Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Guram Kashia Hij was …

ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa yesterday urged the Air Force of Zimbabwe to transform into a strong football force after donating equipment to be used by the organisation’s 21 teams. Chiyangwa handed over a consignment which included soccer balls, boots, ball bags, gloves and shin pads to the AFZ director-general operations …

Proteas pace bowler, Shabnim Ismail set up a seven-wicket victory for her side against Zimbabwe in the seventh match of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s Quadrangular Series in Potchefstroom on Monday. Ismail took a remarkable 4/14 in 7.2 overs to help restrict Zimbabwe to 113. Ismail, whose spell included …