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From Grace Chingoma in Abeokuta, Nigeria.YOUNG Mighty Warriors’ captain, Eunice Chibanda, says they are ready for the Falconets in their Fifa World Cup qualifier but is worried about the humid conditions prevailing here.
Zifa boss on Warriors coach
From Paul Mundandi in ZvishavaneZIFA boss Cuthbert Dube has given the clearest hint yet that only local coaches will be considered for national team assignments during his term of office.
Dube is a firm believer in the capacity of local coaches to inspire the national teams, especially the Warriors, to greatness.
Replay in Shamu tourney
Sports ReporterTHE Chegutu East constituency soccer and netball Independence Trophy reached the quarter-final stage last weekend. A replay between defending soccer champions Kaguvi and Toendepi A, who settled for a 3-3 draw, will be played today
Darts galore set for Bulawayo
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports ReporterHILLSIDE Teachers College in Bulawayo will host the four-day annual National Easter Darts Tournament from Good Friday. Meynard Moyo, the National Darts Association president, said they were ready for a bigger and better tournament this year.
No free points at Shabanie Mine
From Paul Mundandi in ZVISHAVANESHABANIE MINE coach Luke Masomere has warned CAPS United that his side will not donate points in their Maglas fortress this season ahead of the two teams’ opening Castle Lager Premiership tie on Sunday.
NRZ withdraws sponsorship
Sports ReporterTHE National Railways of Zimbabwe have withdrawn their sponsorship for Zifa Southern Region Division One side, Railstars.
NRZ Public Relations Officer, Fanuel Masikati, said in a statement yesterday that the company was no longer able to
Rhinos to host Botswana teams
Jeffrey Murimbechi CorrespondentMIDWEST Rhinos have confirmed that Botswana will early next month be sending their boys and girls’ cricket teams for a three-day tour of Zimbabwe.
The Botswana national Under-16 and Under-14 boys’ teams and the girls’ Under-19 sides will be in the Midlands Province during their tour of Zimbabwe.
Pope criticises US embargo on Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI criticised the 50-year-old US trade embargo on Cuba as he wrapped up a three-day visit to the island on Wednesday, urging reconciliation and greater freedoms.Barca make pitch complaint
Barcelona will need to beat AC Milan at the Nou Camp to ensure their place in the Champions League semi-finals after being held to a goalless draw in Italy on Wednesday.Balotelli in training ground bust-up with manager Mancini
Mario Balotelli was involved in yet more controversy on Wednesday after he was involved in a training ground bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini.The £24 million Manchester City striker, who’d jetted in from Italy after bizarrely crashing an Inter Milan press conference on Tuesday, provoked an angry reaction from Mancini at the club’s Carrington training ground.