Zimbabwe end tour on losing note

Afghanistan – 183-7 in 20 overs (Najibullah Zadran 72*, Usman Ghani 39, Asghar Afghan 24; Richard Ngarava 2/35, Blessing Muzarabani 2/41, Sikandar Raza 1/14) Zimbabwe – 136-5 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 41*, Ryan Burl 39*, Tarisai Musakanda 30; Karim Janat 2/34, Naveen-ul-Haq 1/17, Fazalhaq Farooqi 1/27)   Afghanistan won by 47 runs   A…

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Manchester United announces partnership with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Africa

Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes (www.StarTimesTV.com), the continent’s leading digital TV operator. StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan African, representing the biggest agreement of its kind by Manchester United in the region. Viewers in countries including Nigeria,…

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Lakers’ James and Nets’ Durant named Starters and Captains for 2021 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game starters, comprising two guards and three frontcourt players in each conference, were announced tonight by TNT during TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax James and Durant to Select Team Rosters in NBA All-Star Draft, Airing Thursday, March 4 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT; Western Conference Starter Pool: James, Warriors’ Curry, Mavericks’ Dončić, Nuggets’…

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Brazzaville’s FIFA Regional Development Office inaugurated

Following the official ceremony, FIFA President met with the FIFA team working at the regional office Another FIFA (www.FIFA.com) Regional Development Office, on this occasion in Brazzaville, the capital city of the Republic of the Congo, has been inaugurated, furthering FIFA’s commitment to support its member associations on the ground in the delivery of infrastructure,…

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Rugby Africa announces the establishment of Referee Committee

The Rugby Africa (RA) [www.RugbyAfrique.com] Referee Committee, formally launched at its inaugural meeting in December, was founded to – amongst others – establish an African referee panel, monitor its growth and development, further the development of African match officials and monitor the Laws of the Game and playing trends on the continent.  “The Referee Committee…

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Why Ireland’s tour to Zimbabwe failed to materialise

Zimbabwe Cricket Information Following a statement released by Cricket Ireland (CI) on Monday concerning the postponement of Ireland’s proposed tour to Zimbabwe for a men’s six-match limited-overs series, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding the postponement. Due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world – not in Zimbabwe…

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African Union Chairperson and FIFA President discuss ongoing strong collaboration

Thursday, during a call that preceded the 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), AU Chairperson H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa and FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino spoke of the positive momentum generated between both organisations in the past two years as well as the strong…

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ZiCHIRe’s Brotha2Brotha SRHR programme opening sports opportunities for youths

Prince Edward High School Football Academy’s soccer star Antonio Bill (18) dedicates his successful football career to the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe)’s Brotha2Brotha sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) programmes. In an interview with Spiked Online Media during a soccer tournament held at the Dzivarasekwa Stadium in Harare on 24 December 2020, Bill said…

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SuperSport helped Alois Bunjira take profile onto the global scene

Zimbabwe has a strong football heritage. This is proudly shared with the world through the international broadcasts of local games as well as through participation in African and global football tournaments, all of which are televised by MultiChoice’s Zimbabwe’s SuperSport channels. Zimbabweans too, get to enjoy the very best of world football here at home…

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Historic virtual Econet Victoria Falls Marathon set to roar into life this Sunday

ABOUT 5 000 local and international athletes are expected to take part in this year’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon on Sunday, now easily one of Africa’s largest marathons. This year the popular event, which normally takes place in June or July, is being held virtually on December 13, due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19…

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Mupachikwa smashes century but it’s Rhinos who make it into final

Eagles Women – 177-2 in 39 overs (Modester Mupachikwa 104*, Precious Marange 36*, Christabel Chatonzwa 11; Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 1/26, Loryn Phiri 1/29) Mountaineers Women – 99-8 in 39 overs (Nyasha Gwanzura 22, Francesca Chipare 16, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 14; Mitchell Mutongawafa 2/14, Precious Marange 1/9, Kellies Ndlovu 1/12) Eagles Women Won by 78 runs Eagles Women…

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Takashinga officially crowned NPL champions

Takashinga Patriots have officially been crowned the inaugural National Premier League (NPL) champions after finally getting their hands on the winners’ trophy at the tournament’s awards ceremony held at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. The Highfield-based side became the first champions of the new national club competition that was concluded a fortnight ago. Their achievement…

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Mountaineers finally win as Eagles fly higher in Women’s T20 Cup

Rhinos Women – 94-7 in 20 overs (Mary-Anne Musonda 61, Ashley Ndiraya 11, Rebecca Chikomborero 5; Francesca Chipare 3/13, Audrey Mazvishaya 1/14, Rumbidzai Nire 1/16) Mountaineers Women – 95-5 in 18.5 overs (Pellagia Mujaji 34, Loryn Phiri 19, Nyasha Gwanzura 13; Ashley Ndiraya 1/14, Nomatter Mutasa 1/14, Rebecca Chikomborero 1/20) Mountaineers Women won by five…

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