Innocent Kurira innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw REGISTRATION for the Bulawayo Athletics Board (Bab) track and field championships to be held on July 13 at White City Stadium is now in progress. Athletes can register for the event at the Bab offices at White City Stadium. Bab chairperson Watson Madanyika said: “Registration for the event has opened. We opened […]
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Bulawayo Athletics Board announces track and field championships
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St Bernards are the champions
Nkosilathi Sibanda, nkosilathi.sibanda@chronicle.co.zw ST Bernard’s High School has won the berth to represent Bulawayo Metropolitan Province at this year’s handball 20 and Under national finals set for mid-July. The school took the championship crown after winning all matches at the inter-district competition held at Sizalendaba Secondary School last week. Coached by Mgcini Baloyi, the St […]
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James Anderson will play his 188th and last Test for England against West Indies next week
Stephan Shemilt, Chief Cricket Writer James Anderson will join the England coaching set-up as a fast-bowling mentor when he retires from Test cricket against West Indies at Lord’s next week. The 41-year-old, the most successful pace bowler in the history of Test cricket, will end his international playing career after England told him they want […]
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ZPC Hwange marches on
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw ZIFA Southern Region Division One seasoned campaigners, ZPC Hwange continued with their fine form that saw them post their 10 consecutive win when they edged Nkayi United 2-1 in a match that was played on Saturday. ZPC Hwange, who under the guidance of former Hwange and ZPC Kariba assistant coach Mebelo Njekwa, […]
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Clubs spend more in four days
Premier League clubs have already spent more in four days this summer – a total of £185.5m – than the entirety of the January transfer window. Top-flight teams have been scrambling towards what has been described as the ‘unofficial transfer deadline day’ on Sunday and more deals are being announced on Monday. To avoid charges […]
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Ajax gets kit sponsorship
Shingai Dhlamini, dhlaminishingi@gmail.com MPOPOMA based Zifa Southern Region Division One team, Ajax Hotspurs unveiled their away and home kit at White City Stadium yesterday. The kit was sponsored by Wolfware (WLFWR), Sebastian Summerfield Foundation and Varcheck Podcast of Harare. The event was graced by Sihlangu Dlodlo who is Highlanders chief executive officer, former Ajax player […]
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Unique Olympic Games opening ceremony
Thinking creatively and revolutionising the Games yet remaining accessible to a large audience: This is the challenge met by Paris 2024. Thanks to the concerted efforts of Paris 2024, the City of Paris, the French government, the IOC and the CNOSF, the Opening Ceremony is being remade anew. One ceremony, several firsts The Opening Ceremony […]
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Toothless weekend for Bulawayo teams
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw IF Bulawayo’s four teams-Highlanders, Chicken Inn, Arenel Movers and Bulawayo Chiefs-could be judged by the number of goals they each scored in the past Castle Lager Premier Soccer League weekend, then it is safe to say the overall performances were dismal. Bosso fell to Yadah on a 2-0 scoreline. Chicken Inn also […]
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Naqvi in Chevrons call up
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gamil.com ZIMBABWE Cricket has named a 17-man squad to face India in a five-match T20I series that kicks off on Saturday at Harare Sports Club. The Chevrons, who failed to qualify for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, have an average age of 27 and a combined total of 558 T20I appearances. […]
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CRUNCH ASSIGNMENT… On-fire Warriors take on guests Kenya
Bruce Chikuni in Port Elizabeth, South Africa WARRIORS’ interim coach, Jairos Tapera feels his troops are showing why they belong in the region’s heavyweight category following their back-to-back triumph against Comoros and Zambia in the on-going Cosafa Cup. Tapera’s impressive troops will meet guests, Kenya, this afternoon at 12pm Wolfson Stadium in what will be […]
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Hiring and firing culture won’t help Bosso
Innocent Kurira,innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw FORMER Highlanders midfielder Gabriel Nyoni suggests the changing of coaches will not help the club end their 18-year league title drought. Nyoni took to social media to air his thoughts on the state of affairs at his former club. “Then something about my team Highlanders doesn’t sit well with me. I heard certain […]
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Tapera clears air on Michael
Bruce Chikuni is in PORTELIZABETH, South Africa. WARRIORS’ interim coach, Jairosi Tapera, says his techical team might have made a wrong assumption when they informed him that forward, Michael Tapera, picked up his second yellow card of the tournament when they defeated Zambia 2-0 last Sunday in the COSAFA Group B fixture at Wolfson […]
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Former Hwange players remember Nyaro Mumba
Online Reporter FORMER Hwange FC players on Saturday visited club legend Nyaro Mumba in Victoria Falls. The former Wankie midfielder lost sight over a decade ago. He was presented with some cash towards his welfare from proceeds of the match pitting Victoria Falls and Hwange football veterans. At his peak Mumba was a proven scorer […]
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Chevrons T20I squad to play against India gets nod from cricket family
Brandon Moyo, brandonmalvin9@gmail.com ON Monday afternoon, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) named their final 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India which gets underway on Saturday at Harare Sports Club. As expected, there were mixed feelings that soon followed the announced team, with some criticizing due to notable exclusions while some were pleased with the […]
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Warriors booted out of Cosafa
Bruce Chikuni, PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa WARRIORS suffered a shocking exit in the COSAFA Cup after losing 0-2 against guests, Kenya, on Tuesday at Wolfson Stadium, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Jairos Tapera’s men needed just a point to progress to the regional flagship tournament next round, but the task appeared too heavy for the […]
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Gwanda Pirates, Super Strikers in top table clash
Nkosilathi Sibanda, nkosilathi.sibanda@chronicle.co.zw AN intense football showdown is expected between crosstown foes Gwanda Pirates and Super Strikers in a Zifa Matabeleland South Division Two match this Sunday at Pelandaba Stadium. Both are tied at 14 points, having played seven matches in the campaign and the weekend’s encounter will be a test of dominance as they […]
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Chiefs to be raided again
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO Chiefs are set to lose some of their key players in this mid-season transfer-window with utility player, Xolisani Moyo and attacking midfielder, Miguel Feldman linked with moves away from the club. Moyo is said to have already said his goodbyes to his teammates as he is set to join Gweru-based TelOne […]
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Griquas test for Junior Lady Sables
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@mail.com THE Junior Lady Sables will be in action again today for their second match at the on-going Craven Week in South Africa where they will be up against Griquas at the Jeppe Boys High School in Johannesburg. Zimbabwe’s Under-18 side lost their opening match of the Craven Week against Western Province on […]
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Warriors disappoint again
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw WHAT had initially appeared as redemption at last for the Warriors at the 2024 Cosafa Cup tournament turned out be yet another embarrassment as they bowed out of the tournament following a gutting 2-0 defeat to Kenya yesterday. Having won their opening two games at the tournament, Jairos Tapera’s men needed just […]
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‘Hiring and firing won’t help Bosso’
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw FORMER Highlanders midfielder, Gabriel Nyoni suggests the changing of coaches will not help the club end their 18-year league title drought. At the league’s half-way mark, Bosso are in fifth place with 26 points from 17 games, nine points behind table toppers FC Platinum. Already, there are some sections who are calling […]
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