Roger Federer tops Forbes 2020 highest paid stars

NEW YORK. — Tennis legend, Roger Federer topped the 2020 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes with US$106,3 million in total earnings from salary, winnings and endorsements.

‘Football will never be the same again after Covid-19’

BARCELONA. — Lionel Messi thinks football and life will never be the same again after the worldwide devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Zambian league returns, Zim still way off

ZIMBABWEAN players plying their trade in Zambia are likely to return to action soon after authorities there proposed a resumption of the season from next month.

Ngodzo warns money game rebels

ONE of the country’s finest midfielders, Johannes “Tshisa” Ngodzo has warned players they risk an abrupt end to their careers if they engage in money games during the COVID-19 induced national lockdown.

Zupco hiring charges up

Zupco is now hiring conventional buses for $4 000 a day and kombis for $1 000 a day, a 33 percent rise in fees, after the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works approved the increases after costing operations.

Ambassadors to solemnise marriages

Zimbabwe’s ambassadors accredited to other countries are set to solemnise marriages provided the couples meet the requirements set out by the law.

Messi named Ronaldo’s favourite

LONDON. — Former Brazilian forward Ronaldo has snubbed his namesake Cristiano and named Lionel Messi as his favourite football player to watch.

Athletics braces for resumption

NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe director of coaching, talent identification and development, Lisimati Phakamile, is already looking into the future.

Massive lift for Klopp

LIVERPOOL. — Jurgen Klopp admitted on Sunday that it has been a “massive lift” to see his Liverpool squad back training together as they prepare for the return of the English Premier League football.

Pele breaks down on TV

ACCRA. — Former Ghana and Olympique Marseille star Abedi “Pele” Ayew shed tears on national television on Sunday.

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