Lovemore Dube in Douala, Cameroon ZIMBABWE’S long jump hopeful Tafadzwa Chikomba is hoping for glory when he takes part in the final this afternoon at Japoma Stadium. It is the second day of the competition. In the first day, Chikomba managed to sail through to the final of the men’s long jump with a leap […]
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Zimbabwean Long Jumper Chikomba Seeks Olympic Qualification in Douala Final
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Chaos continues unabated in Doula, Cameroon
Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE 400m runner Tafadzwa Chiyangwa has been handed lane three in the event’s final this afternoon. By virtue of his lane it means he was among the best three finishers in the times of the semi finals which have not been released 15 hours after the event. Coach Lisimati Pakamile has rushed […]
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Marvin Sibanda scores again as Bosso beat Hwange
Brandon Moyo at Barbourfields Stadium Highlanders 1-0 Hwange A TOUCH of brilliance from Marvin Sibanda was all Higlanders needed to finally put past them their six game winless streak as they beat Hwange one nil. Sibanda scored the only goal of the match soon after the start of the second half with a brilliant first […]
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Lock brothers win ATP Challenger Tour doubles title in Blois, France
Online Reporter BENJAMIN and Courtney Lock won the ATP Challenger Tour Doubles at the 2024 Internationaux de Tennis de Blois in France on Saturday.
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Zimbabwe referees for Cosafa Cup
Sports Writer THE duo of Brighton Chimene and Thabani Ruzario is among the list of match officials for the Cosafa Cup 2024 which gets underway in South Africa on Wednesday. Referees taking part in the competition have been going through their paces in Johannesburg over the last few days. These also include Video Assistant Referee […]
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Maritz joins Betis Academy
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw FORMER Sables team manager Jason Maritz has joined Real Betis Academy in Zimbabwe as the commercial manager. According to the academy chairperson Gerald Sibanda, Maritz brings a wealth of management experience from regional and international sporting institutions. “Pleased to see Jason join our management team, we have had a fantastic four years […]
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Chaos mars Caps United win
Eddie Chikamhi, Harare Bureau CAPS Utd 2-1 Chegutu Pirates WILLIAM Manondo scored a brace to hand CAPS United maximum points against Castle Lager Premiership new boys Chegutu Pirates in a dramatic finish to what almost degenerated into a chaotic afternoon at Rufaro yesterday. The Green Machine forward opened the scoring in the 67th minute and […]
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Manica Diamonds, Dynamos draw
Ray Bande in Mutare Manica Diamonds 0-0 Dynamos DYNAMOS and Manica Diamonds yesterday settled for the fifth draw of their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash since the Gem Boys’ promotion into the topflight league. In 2019, when Manica Diamonds played their first-ever Castle Lager Premiership season, the then-top-flight league debutantes held the feared Harare […]
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Uefa to up security after Ronaldo pitch invasions
Uefa are to introduce additional security measures at Euro 2024 fixtures and file criminal complaints against any supporter who invades the pitch after six spectators attempted to take photographs with Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s Group F win against Turkey in Dortmund on Saturday. German referee Felix Zwayer was forced to halt the game, which ended […]
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Raza leaves Vitality Blast ahead of India tour
Brandon Moyo , brandonmalvin9@gmail.com ZIMBABWE national T20I cricket skipper, Sikandar Raza, has left the Vitality Blast in England to prepare for the Chevrons’ home series against India early next month. The all-rounder was making his debut appearance in England’s franchise T20 league in the books of Northamptonshire Cricket Club. The Chevrons are set to host […]
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Sibanda hands Bosso much-needed win
Nkosilathi Sibanda , nkosilathi.sibanda@chronicle.co.zw Highlanders 1-0 Hwange MARVIN SIBANDA was the Highlanders’ hero by scoring the decisive goal that secured a crucial victory against Hwange in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields yesterday. The first -half was uninspiring, with both teams failing to create meaningful chances. However, Sibanda lit up the game […]
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8 Regulations you need to know for the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup 2024
The HOLLYWOODBETS Cosafa Cup 2024 will be staged in Gqeberha in South Africa, from Wednesday 26 June to 7 July, where the battle for the title of regional kings will be fought once more. This will be the second year of a new format, but many of the regulations from past competitions remain in place. […]
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Highlanders holds players retreat at Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre
Innocent Kurira HIGHLANDERS Football Club is hosting a players’ retreat programme at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, with the participation of all senior men’s players, the technical team, members of the board, and the executive. The retreat is focused on discussing various topics, including FIFA Fair Play, laws of the game, mental health, and team […]
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Call for African countries to promote Tug of War
Michael Magoronga, magorongamk@gmail.com TUG of War International Federation (TWIF) board member Antony Bortha has implored African countries to take Tug of War seriously as a sport which comes with a number of economic development opportunities for the countries. Bortha, who is also South Africa Tug of War president made the remarks on the sidelines of the […]
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Tug of War championship marred by lack of sponsorship
Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw THREE countries including Zimbabwe participated at the 10th edition of the All Africa Tug of War Championship over the weekend in Victoria Falls, as lack of sponsorship saw a potential dozen countries failing to travel. Authorities in the sport have said lack of corporate support was hampering what could be a flourishing […]
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Archer Clothing Rugby on a two-week break
Brandon Moyo, brandonmalvin9@gmail.com THE 2024 Bulawayo Metropolitan Rugby Football Board (BMRFB) Archer Clothing Rugby League has taken a two-week mid-season break following the completion of the first half of the league campaign on the weekend of June 15. The teams will take a breather and return to action on July 6. Old Miltonians (OMs) went […]
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Highlanders 10km fun run preps on course
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw THE countdown to the inagural Highlanders Athletics Club 10km Fun Run is on with Bulawayo Athletics Board (Bab) chairperson, Watson Madanyika calling on long distance runners to register in time for the event set for Sunday at the Highlanders Sports Club. The event, which will run under the tagline “Your Health Is […]
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Street Set maintain pole position
Shingai Dhlamini, dhlaminishingi@gmail.com THE Bulawayo Province Division Two League Week three games saw Lee Mangena mentored Street Set maintain pole position after clobbering Dube Strikers 4-0. Street Set are now on nine points, two ahead of second placed Rea Vaya Royals. It was a weekend that saw Rea Vaya Royals thump visiting FMSA Vhomakhadzi 5-0 […]
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Chaotic Warriors leave for Cosafa
Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter THE Warriors are set to leave for South Africa today for the COSAFA Cup bereft of any meaningful preparations ahead of their first game at the tournament in two days. The build-up to this tournament has been stalked by a trail of chaos and high-level disorganisation demonstrated by the Lincoln […]
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All set for 200m preliminaries
Sports Reporter TAPIWANASHE Makarawu will be the first Zimbabwean on the track shortly after 1500 hours at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon this afternoon. He has been put on Heat Two and his season’s best in the 200m of 19.93 seconds had earned him the favourable third lane. Ngoni Makusha will be up next in […]
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