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The two thousand seasons of the title of Ayi Kwei Armah’s novel represent the enormous arc of time of African history covered in it. “We are not a people of yesterday”, begins the first chapter, but the book does cover the long and awful yesteryears that were traversed and endured. The book hopes to put it behind: “Soon we shall end thisArsene Wenger to spend
LONDON — Arsene Wenger is finally prepared to splash the cash in his bid to break Arsenal’s trophy drought, with a £70million raid of the German Bundesliga.The Frenchman is eyeing summer moves for star Borussia Dortmund pair Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski, along with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender.
Fifa warn SA government
JOHANNESBURG — Fifa have written to the South African government warning them against a judicial inquiry into the recent soccer match-fixing scandals, saying the matter should rather be handled by the country’s football association.Liverpool beat Aston Villa
LONDON — Aston Villa missed the chance to pull out of the Premier League relegation zone as Liverpool came from behind to stay in the hunt for a European place.Paul Lambert’s side took the lead when Gabriel Agbonlahor’s lay-off found Christian Benteke, who powered home.
Usain Bolt for London 2012 Anniversary Games
LONDON — Usain Bolt could appear at the London 2012 Anniversary Games in July after the sprinter’s agent revealed “positive negotiations” had taken place.Other than the Olympics, Bolt has not raced in Britain since 2009 because of tax rules which would force him to give up a share of any appearance or prize money and a cut of any
United close in on title
LONDON — Sir Alex Ferguson has set a four-win target to clinch his 13th English Premier League soccer title as manager of Manchester United after their 1-0 success at Sunderland on Saturday.All set for National Paralympic Games
Sports ReporterALL is set for the National Paralympic Games starting this week with provincial officials expected to be in Gweru tomorrow ahead of a technical meeting and inspection of the sporting and accommodation facilities to be used during the event.
Battle of the miners at Mandava
Paul Mundandi Sports ReporterFC Platinum are ready to host newcomers How Mine in a potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer league match at Mandava this afternoon.
The match has been dubbed the battle of the miners.
PSL mum on Maglas violence
Paul Mundandi Sports ReporterTHE Premier Soccer League’s determination to end hooliganism in the domestic game has been put under an early test following the disturbances that rocked Maglas Stadium on Good Friday.
DeMbare host Chicken Inn
Augustine Hwata Sports ReporterWARRIORS international Partson Jaure remained a doubtful starter yesterday as champions Dynamos prepared to host Chicken Inn in their second Castle Lager Premiership assignment at Rufaro this afternoon.