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Kirsty Coventry soon after being elected as the new IOC president in Greece. Milos Bicanski/Getty Images By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) has ushered in a new era of leadership following the election of a fresh board, with seasoned sports administrator Thabani Gonye elected as the new President. The leadership change comes at a…
By Julius Manganda The much-anticipated Harare Provincial Junior Football Development League (HPJFDL) kicks off this weekend, with 20 junior football teams from across Harare set to battle for top honours in what promises to be an exciting season of youth football. The HPJFDL caters to several age categories, including Under-10, Under-12, Under-15, Under-16, and Under-18….
Monya….Murape Murape By Dickson Bandera Former Dynamos assistant coach, Murape Murape, has been appointed as the Head of Technical and Coaching at Real Oviedo Heritage Football Academy. This announcement was made today by Monya for Hire on social media. “Excited to announce my new role as Head of Technical/Coaching at Real Oviedo Heritage Football Academy!…
Zimbabwe Senior Soccer Team, The Warriors By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced an exciting initiative aimed at involving local talent in the creation of a new kit and logo for the national football team, the Warriors. The competition, which is set to run for the next six weeks, invites Zimbabwean designers…
By Dickson Bandera The Mighty Warriors’ hopes of qualifying for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for a second time were shattered on Wednesday after a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Angola at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. Having lost the first leg 2-1 in Luanda, Zimbabwe needed to win the second leg by…
By Dickson Bandera Nyabira came alive on Saturday as seven schools and academies gathered at the newly opened Lord Brighton High School for an exhilarating sports tournament that highlighted the power of sports in uniting communities and nurturing young talent. The event, which featured rugby and Taekwondo, brought together teams from Little Giants Academy, Goromonzi…
By George Swarei Mashaya displaying his medal haul at the Welsh Open 2024 Shihan Wilfred Mashaya, Zimbabwe’s celebrated martial artist, delivered an outstanding performance at the Welsh Open 2024 under the World Martial Arts Championship (WMAC) in Wales, clinching four medals in weaponry categories. Mashaya dominated the competition with gold medals in both the traditional…
By George Swarei The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco will feature a record number of Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations, marking a historic achievement for the region. With nine representatives—Angola, Botswana, Comoros, DR Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—SADC’s presence is stronger than ever, underscoring the region’s rise in…
Hon Kazembe Kazembe poses for a group photo with dignitaries Story by Lisca PhiloImages :Tanaka Gwanyanya The Acting Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Honourable Kazembe Kazembe, has called on stakeholders of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 to leverage sports as a tool for fostering regional development. Speaking as the Guest…
By Lisca Philo The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five meetings running from 5-15 November 2024 in Harare are bringing together key stakeholders from across Southern Africa to deliberate and make resolutions on pertinent sports development issues. Chief Executive Officer Stanley Mutoya shared details of the activities and the anticipated attendees for these critical…