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Former Warriors coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Norman_Mapeza" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norman Mapeza</a> reportedly threw in the towel at Chippa United after feeling his work was being undermined by some powerful forces in the background.
Mapeza was also unhappy with the attitude of some senior players, who would come for training in a drunken state, or not come at all – without being punished by the club’s leadership.
The owner of “the world-most chaotic club” Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi, on Thursday, appeared to confirm the reports when he cautioned one of the club’s senior players, Andile Mbeyane, in public. “Chippa” told South African online publication, TimesLive:
<blockquote>If he [Mbeyane] doesn’t improve on his issues of not coming to training or coming to training drunk‚ there is nothing much the club will do for him.
He has abused the fact that he has been with us for many years‚ but I am sure that he and the coach will sit down and find each other to solve the problems.
He has been with us for about 10 years but he has not even reached 130 games — he is supposed to have played at least 300 games.
This shows that he hasn’t done enough for the club. In fact, we have done a lot for him.
… we are sick and tired of people blaming us or us having to fire coaches while certain players are sitting there and just enjoying themselves.</blockquote>
Following Mapeza’s resignation, the Chilli Boys ended up getting coach, Rulani Mokwena, on loan from Pirates.
Mapeza has since returned home and a number of foreign clubs across the continent have shown interest in his services.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mapezas-impact-continues-to-be-felt-in-sa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Pindula News

Drunk Players & Sabotage By Senior Figures Forced Mapeza To Leave Chippa United

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dynamos_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamos</a> chairman Isaiah Mupfurutsa said the postponement of the start of the league will have an adverse impact on the team’s preparations and resources.
Mupfurutsa’s comments come after the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League (PSL)</a> on Wednesday officially wrote to clubs informing them of the postponement. Said Mupfurutsa:
<blockquote>We started preparing for the season in January, with a certain schedule, as we anticipated that the league matches would start in March.
So, we invested a lot in the pre-season, beginning with the acquisition of the players.
We also had training camps and team-building exercise. But the postponement means we have an extra two months of pre-season and more resources will be needed.
As it stands, we cannot break training because we don’t know when this problem is going to be over.</blockquote>
The coronavirus outbreak has affected global football with Europe’s five major leagues, the EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 suspending fixtures with about a third of the season yet to be played.
The Zimbabwe government on Tuesday announced that from March 20, gatherings of over 100 people, including football matches, will not be allowed for the next 60 days.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/dembare-hit-by-coronavirus-lockdown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Dynamos Bemoan Coronavirus Restrictions

Al Hilal are among a number of Sudanese clubs who have targetted <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum</a> midfield workhorse Last Jesi.
Jesi joined the Zimbabwe Premier League champions in January 2019 from Manica Diamonds. He made an impressive debut in their 1-1 draw against Al Hilal when the two clubs met in the Total CAF Champions League.
Reports emerging from Mandava indicate that Jesi is set to leave the country this week for a trial stint at the Sudanese giants.
Jesi could become the latest Zimbabwean player to ply his trade in Sudan after former <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dynamos_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamos</a> captain <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Edward_Sadomba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edward Sadomba</a>, who ironically became a cult hero at Al Hilal a couple of years ago.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/03/18/sudanese-clubs-jostle-for-fc-platinum-player/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

FC Platinum Player Off To Sudan

The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tinoda_macharika" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tino Machakaire</a>, said the government will intensify renovations being carried out at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Sports_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Sports Stadium</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbourfields_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barbourfields Stadium</a> despite the postponement of matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Government of Zimbabwe initially injected $37.6 million towards the upgrading of the stadiums after CAF ruled that they did not meet the minimum requirements to host continental football matches.
Machakaire, who is leading the Government task force on the refurbishment exercise, said:
<blockquote>We have said what happened with the CAF ban was something regrettable, that should never be allowed to happen again and I am happy, so far, that we are on course to meet all targets on the work being done at the stadiums.
We just have to keep our shoulders on the wheel and ensure that everything that needs to be put in place is put in place and, if it means even re-doubling our efforts, so be it.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe’s national teams, including the Warriors, were set to play their home matches outside the country following the CAF stadia ban.
The postponement of the AFCON qualifiers due to the coronavirus has come as a relief as it gives Zimbabwean authorities more time to work on the stadiums.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/govt-to-intensify-stadium-renovations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

'Coronavirus Will Not Stop Zim Stadia Refurbishments'

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The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League has announced the postponement of the PSL which was caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The league was scheduled to start earlier this year.
We present the Castle Lager PSL statement in full below.
<blockquote> PSL STATEMENT ON CORONA VIRUS
Following the National Address by His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued on Tuesday 17 March 2020 the government has suspended all public events, gatherings and activities of more than 100 people for the next 60 days, the Premier Soccer League hereby announces the postponement of the start of 2020 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League until further notice.
The PSL recommends that in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus people must:
•Avoid handshakes 
•Wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds 
•Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with dirty hands 
•Cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow 
•Cough or sneeze into a tissue paper and discard immediately 
•Stay hydrated 
•Stay at home (self-isolate) when experiencing flu-like illness (fever, sneezing, dry cough shortness of breath). 
•Avoid gatherings of around 100 people 
•Avoid unnecessary travelling</blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: The Start Of 2020 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Postponed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2020 Total African Nations Championships (CHAN), set for Cameroon next month.
In a statement, CAF said the decision was made in order to avoid risking the health of players, officials, partners and fans. The statement read in part:
<blockquote>A delegation made up of members of the Caf Medical Committee carried out an inspection visit to Cameroon for an update of the preventive measures being taken, as part of the preparations for the Total African Nations Championship (Chan), in light of the evolving nature of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) across the world.
They also had discussions with the World Health Organisation representative in Cameroon during their mission which lasted 14-15 March 2020.
… in order to avoid risking the health of players, officials, partners and fans, Caf in consultation with the relevant Cameroonian authorities (Local Organising Committee) has decided by mutual agreement, to postpone the Chan initially planned for 4-25 April 2020 to a later date.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/castle-lager-premiership-football-season-delayed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

2020 Total African Nations Championships Postponed

Manchester City midfield maestro, Ilkay Gundogan has named the three football players he considers to be the best in the world at the moment.
On top of the list is the Barcelona and Argentina skipperLionel Messi. The German international named his Manchester City teammate, Kevin De Bruyne on number two while PSG forward, Kylian Mbappe was named on number three.
Gundogan was responding to a question by his fans on Twitter during a Q&amp;A session with the fans.
More: <a href="https://tribuna.com/amp/fcbarcelona/en/news/3581245/">Tribuna.com</a>

Gundogan Reveals His World's Top 3 Best Footballers

UEFA has suspended the Champions League and Europa League finals because of the Coronavirus pandemic. 
The association then announced new final dates for the two competitions as follows: 
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Europa League: 24th June </li>
<li>Champions League: 27th June</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
The UEFA Champions League had reached the last 16-second leg level when the association suspended all matches.
Some of the matches, including PSG Vs Dortmund match, had been played in empty stadiums as authorities feared that public gatherings would further worsen the situation.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1239912838711390210">Transfer News Live</a>

UEFA Announces New Dates For Champions League And Europa League

Bulawayo City FC have announced that a memorial service for the late Barry Daka will be held this afternoon from 1400hrs to 1700hrs at McDonald Hall in Mzilikazi.
Daka, a former Highlanders legendary coach, died on Thursday last week aged 71. A the time of his death, Barry was still actively involved in coaching and he was with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bulawayo_City_Football_Club">Bulawayo City FC</a> where he was working with the club’s juniors. 

More: <a href="https://twitter.com/byocityfc/status/1239824219707498496">Bulawayo City FC</a>

Bulawayo City FC Announce Program For Memorial Service For Football Legend Barry Daka

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has informed the Premier Soccer League that none of the stadiums in Harare has been approved for use for the 2020 season.
Barbourfields, Luveve, Gibbo, Vengere, Baobab and Mandava are the six that have been approved while Rufaro and the National Sports Stadium (NSS) can still be re-inspected.
Below is the letter that was written by ZIFA to PSL Chief Executive Officer Kenny Ndebele:
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association</a> hereby informs your esteemed office that the following stadiums have been provisionally homologated by the First Instance Body for the 2020 season:
<ol>
<li>Gibbo Stadium</li>
<li>Vhengere Stadium</li>
<li>Barbourfields Stadium</li>
<li>Luveve Stadium</li>
<li>Mandava Stadium</li>
<li>Baobab Stadium</li>
</ol>
For re-inspection of other stadiums the procedure is as follows:
<ol>
<li>Recommendations from the FIB stadium report should be adhered to.</li>
<li>Pictures and progress report should be sent first.</li>
<li>FIB will assess whether to send an inspection team or not.</li>
</ol>
Meanwhile, please kindly avail club licensing that were duly completed by clubs.

ZIFA Yet To Approve NSS, Rufaro Stadium To Host 2020 PSL Matches

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Highlanders Football Club</a> is set to pay a heavy price for its fans’ unruly behaviour in a Castle Challenge Cup tie against FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.
With Bosso trailing the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League (PSL)</a> champions by two goals to nil, Highlanders hooligans forced the match to be halted after they invaded the pitch and pelted police officers with stones.
PSL spokesperson Kudzai Bare on Monday said:
<blockquote>We will proceed to charge Highlanders FC in terms of the Premier Soccer League rules and regulations and as well as the rules of the tournament.
Such unruly behaviour cannot be tolerated as it reflects badly on the game of football and the country as a whole.</blockquote>
Highlanders had earlier on Monday castigated its fans’ rowdy behaviour saying it reflects badly on the game of football and the country as a whole.
The match was watched by football fans as far as Italy.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/03/bosso-face-penalty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Highlanders To Pay A Heavy Price For Fans' Hooliganism

According to the CIES Football Observatory, Liverpool have the most valuable squad in the transfer market from Europe’s top-five leagues.
English 2018/19 champions, Manchester City are second-placed.
We present the teams that make the top ten below.
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<tr>
<th colspan="3">Most valuable squads</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td colspan="3">NB: All figures from CIES Football Observatory</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
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<td>Club</td>
<td>Country</td>
<td>Value (m/euros)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liverpool</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>1,405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manchester City</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>1,361</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barcelona</td>
<td>Spain</td>
<td>1,170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Madrid</td>
<td>Spain</td>
<td>1,100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chelsea</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>1,008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manchester United</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>1,007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paris St-Germain</td>
<td>France</td>
<td>979</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atletico Madrid</td>
<td>Spain</td>
<td>836</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tottenham</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>787</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Juventus</td>
<td>Italy</td>
<td>783</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51909519">BBC</a>

Most Valuable Squads In The Transfer Market From Europe's Top-5 Leagues

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The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) has issued a statement following the eruption of violence during the Castle Challenge Cup match between PSL winner FC Platinum and Chubuku Super Cup winner Highlanders.
FC Platinum won the match 2-0.
We present the PSL full statement below.
<blockquote>STATEMENT ON VIOLENCE AND HOOLIGANISM AT CASTLE CHALLENGE CUP
The Premier Soccer League strongly condemns acts of violence and hooliganism that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday 14 March 2020 during a Castle Challenge Cup fixture between FC Platinum and Highlanders FC.
Such unruly behaviour cannot be tolerated as it reflects badly on the game of football and the country as a whole.
We are carrying out investigations on the matter and have requested reports from the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the two participating clubs, the Bulawayo City Council security department and security officials on what transpired and their recommendations on stemming out violence at football matches played at Barbourfields Stadium in particular.
Meanwhile, we will proceed to charge Highlanders FC in terms of the Premier Soccer League rules and regulations as well as the rules of the tournament.</blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: PSL "Statement On Violence And Hooliganism" At FC Platinum Vs Highlanders Match

The Zimbabwe Football Association has welcomed the decision by the Confederation of African Football to suspend Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Women’s 2020 AFCON qualifiers were slated for the first week of April while the Men’s 2021 AFCON qualifiers were scheduled to be played at the end of this month.
In a statement, ZIFA said that the suspension gives Zimbabwe ample time to fix local stadia which CAF had condemned. Part of the statement read:
<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Football Association welcomes the decision of CAF to postpone international matches due to debilitating effects of the COVID-19 virus.</blockquote>
ZIFA also informed the football fraternity that, as a result of the CAF decision, the Under 20 Women team will break camp on Monday 16 March 2020 while the CHAN team will continue in camp in line with Coach Loga’s 10-day preparation plan, pending CAF’s decision on whether the tournament will go ahead or not.
Zimbabwe had settled for a South African stadium after the ban and that could have resulted in the country losing thousands of dollars.
Football fans had also criticised relevant authorities for neglecting local stadia thereby robbing them of the opportunity to watch the national team playing live.
More: <a href="http://sportbrief.co.zw/2020/03/16/zifa-gets-extra-time-to-fix-stadia/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=zifa-gets-extra-time-to-fix-stadia">Sportbrief</a>

"Suspension Of AFCON Matches A Blessing In Disguise," - ZIFA

<blockquote><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Highlanders Football Club</a> would like to express its absolute disgust about the pitch invasion and missile throwing incidents that transpired on Saturday the 14th of March, during the Castle Challenge Cup match played against FC Platinum at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbourfields_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barbourfields Stadium</a>.
The ugly incidents that marred a potentially good sporting event reflect badly on our football, Highlanders FC as a brand and various stakeholders involved in this beautiful game. We would like to urge all football loving fans to refrain from such acts of hooliganism that stunt the growth of the sport as they scare away potential sponsors and partners.
As Highlanders F.C, we want to take this opportunity to apologise to all stakeholders who were affected by the incidents and give an assurance that as a club, we are working tirelessly to decontaminate our football of this vice. With the assistance of key actors in the game, we will look into how we can better our security and crowd control skills for future football events.
The club also notes with gratefulness the amount of work that the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Government_of_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Government of Zimbabwe</a>, Bulawayo City Council and other stakeholders involved have done in uplifting Barbourfields stadium generally and particularly the playing pitch, which was in pristine condition for the match.
Thus, the lifting and throwing of watering pipes that were stored between the touchline advertising space and the Soweto stand perimeter fence by violent fans is uncalled for, and stand unequivocally condemned by the club.
Violence has no place in football. Football is a family sport, and the stadium should provide a conducive environment for football-loving people to bring their families.</blockquote>

FULL TEXT: Highlanders Denounces Fans' Pitch Invasion & Missile Throwing During Castle Challenge Cup Match

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Highlanders FC</a> fans became riotous and invaded the pitch in the club’s 2-0 loss to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum</a> in the Castle Challenge Cup played at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.
The match, which was streamed on social media and watched by fans as far as Italy, was stopped for a considerable period of time after Bosso fans overran the pitch and pelted police officers with stones.
Meanwhile, Pure Platinum Play won the Cup for the third time, picking a cash prize of $400 000 while Highlanders picked up $250 000.
The Zvishavane-based club has established a hegemony on the domestic football scene having also won the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League for the third time in a row.
FC Platinum coach, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hendrik_Pieter_de_Jongh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pieter Hendrik De Jongh</a>, who was at Highlanders a few months ago and left the club in acrimonious circumstances, gloated about the attractive football displayed by his team. He declared:
<blockquote>It was a football show, we played very well, we played very aggressively, high pressure created a lot of chances, Highlanders totally had no answer. I am at FC Platinum to win titles and cups, this is the first cup, more to come.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/highlanders-fans-riot-as-songani-leads-platinum-act/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunday News</a></h4>

'Bitter' Highlanders Hooligans Run Riot

Italian football fans ended up watching the Highlanders vs FC Platinum match on the Castle Lager page because all other football matches were postponed.
Castle Lager Premiership Champions, FC Platinum on Saturday locked horns with Chibuku Super Cup winners, Highlanders in the Castle Challenge Cup final at Barbourfields.
Highlanders were outclassed and while they fought hard in the first half, they were completely off in the second period.
FC Platinum eventually won 2-0 as former Highlanders coach, Pieter Hendrik De Jongh who is now with the Zvishavane-based club coming to Emagumeni to face Bosso for the first time.
The match that was streamed live on social media was watched by fans as far as Italy with some describing FC Platinum’s Elias Maguri as the new Kak’a.
One fan Roberto Ciampa tweeted:
<blockquote>All our country is forced to stay at home (due to coronavirus) but this game made our afternoon happier, Thank you Zimbabwe, from Italy.</blockquote>
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Other football leagues including the Champions League, English Premier League, Serie A and La Liga suspended action due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic.
Zimbabwe is yet to record a coronavirus case.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/Chakariboy/status/1238845026395963400">Robson Sharuko</a>

Italian Football Fans Forced To Watch Highlanders Vs FC Platinum Match

Zimbabwe is scheduled to host China in the World Davies Cup Group ii tie after the two nations were pitted in a draw conducted at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) headquarters in London, United Kingdom, on Friday.
The tie will be played on either Friday, 18 Saturday, 19 September or Saturday, 19 Sunday, 20 September in Harare.
Although China will go into the tie as favourites, Team Zimbabwe’s convincing 3-1 win over Syria at Harare Sports Club last weekend will be a confidence booster for the hosts.
China were relegated from World Group 1 after withdrawing from a Davis Cup tie against Romania early this month due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chinese team is placed 39th on the latest global rankings while Zimbabwe are ranked 62nd.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/03/15/zim-host-china-davis-cup/">The Standard</a>

Zimbabwe Scheduled To Host China In The Davies Cup

Former football legend Alwyn Hagen has died, The Herald reports. Hagen who reportedly died in an accident in Botswana on Thursday used to play for <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Arcadia_United">Arcadia United</a> and Black Aces in the 1970s and early 1980s according to the publication.
65-year-old Hagen’s death was confirmed by his former teammate Charlie “Maskiri” White who said:
<blockquote>.Yes, he died in a car accident in Botswana but I do not have all the details. Byron Manuel, who is in Canada, telephoned me this morning</blockquote>
Several other ex-teammates confirmed Hagen’s death which was followed by Bosso <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/12/highlanders-former-legendary-coach-barry-daka-dies/">legendary coach Barry Daka’s death</a> on Friday the same week.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zim-football-legend-alwyn-hagen-dies/">The Herald </a>

Former Arcadia United Star Alwyn Hagen Dies

UEFA has postponed all Champions League and Europa League games de to the coronavirus pandemic.
On Thursday UEFA announced the postponement of the two of next week’s four scheduled Champions League last 16, second legs between Manchester City and Real Madrid, and between Juventus and Lyon after Real’s announcement that their squad had been placed in quarantine.
In a statement, UEFA said:
<blockquote>In the light of developments due to the spread of Covid-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all Uefa club competitions matches schedulednext week are postponed.
Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course.</blockquote>
UEFA is expected to hold a crisis meeting on Tuesday to determine the way forward of their club competitions and for Euro 2020, which could now be postponed by a year due to the pandemic.
More: <a href="https://www.afp.com/en/news/15/uefa-postpone-all-champions-league-and-europa-league-matches-next-week-doc-1pv07n9">AFP</a>

UEFA Postpone All Champions League And Europa League Matches

The Confederation of African Football has postponed the 2020 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations slated for early April and 2021 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches which were scheduled to be played later this month. <time class="entry-date published" datetime="2020-03-13T20:49:52+02:00"></time>
The postponement was announced in a letter that was sent to member associations on Friday 13 March. The letter read in part:
<blockquote>Several players, who are supposed to play the next Afcon qualifiers come from countries which have been severely affected by the virus.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe was already considering blocking the Warriors from travelling to Algeria for the AFCON qualifier match saying the match would expose the players to the novel coronavirus has since spread into that country.
No date has been set for the suspended 48 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that were set to take place across the continent at the end of March.
Meanwhile, CAF did not mention the men’s African Nations Championship (Chan) which is scheduled to take place in Cameroon between 4-25 April.
More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/51879145">BBC</a>

JUST IN: CAF Postpones AFCON Qualifier Matches Due To Coronavirus

Parliamentarians have advised Sports Minister, Kirsty Coventry to dissolve the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board saying that it has so far failed to effectively execute its duties and responsibilities.
ZANU PF, MDC and independent legislators agreed that the dissolution of the board was in the best interest of the country.
They added that they were aware of sanctions including the banning of Zimbabwe from football tournaments and it would be better to be banned for interference than to leave the board to mismanage the country’s resources.
Norton legislator (independent) Temba Mliswa said that the popular move Coventry should do was to disband all the sports associations in the country and come up with a proper sports development plan. He added:
<blockquote>It is a shame that Parliament is allowing people who loot national resources to remain in office. Who cares about being banned in the country at present?</blockquote>
The Felton Kamambo-led ZIFA is being accused of failing to account for funds they received leaving the association bankrupt.
The call for the dissolution of the ZIFA board comes as the Confederation of African Football recently banned Zimbabwe from using local stadia for international tournaments saying that they were sub standard.
More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/disband-zifa-mps/">Dailynews</a>

"Chiyangwa Was Better," - Legislators Call For The Dissolution Of ZIFA

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Warriors coach Zdravko “Loga’’ Logarusic has made a few changes to the Warriors squad to face Algeria in the back-to-back 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria later this month.
We present the full squad list below.
Warriors squad: 
Goalkeepers:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Martin Mapisa (Zamora CF),</li>
<li>Elvis Chipezeze (Baroka)</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Defenders:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Partson Jaure (Dynamos),</li>
<li>Alec Mudimu (FC Sheriff Tiraspol),</li>
<li>Teenage Hadebe (Yeni Malatyaspor),</li>
<li>Divine Lunga (Golden Arrows),</li>
<li>Ian Nekati (Chicken Inn),</li>
<li>Peter Muduhwa (Highlanders).</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Midfielders:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims),</li>
<li>Tafadzwa Kutinyu (Horoya AC),</li>
<li>Butholezwe Ncube (Amazulu),</li>
<li>Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa),</li>
<li>Kudakwashe Mahachi (SuperSport United),</li>
<li>Ovidy Karuru (Stellenbosch),</li>
<li>Knowledge Musona (K.A.S Eupen),</li>
<li>Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs)</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Strikers:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Tinotenda Kadewere (Le Havre AC),</li>
<li>Charlton Mashumba (Polokwane City),</li>
<li>Knox, Mutizwa (Golden Arrows),</li>
<li>Macauley Bonne (Charlton Athletic)</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/just-in-loga-changes-warriors-squad/">The Herald</a>
</div>
</div>

FULL LIST: Warriors Coach 'Loga' Makes Changes To The Warriors Squad To Face Algeria

The government has threatened to cut ZIFA funding if the football body does not produce audited financial reports by this weekend, The Chronicle reports.
According to the publication:
<blockquote>This comes as several legislators called for the disbandment of the Zifa board, accusing them of failing to account for funds they received from either the Government or Fifa.</blockquote>
This prompted the Youth Ministry to task ZIFA to bring audited financial reports from ZIFA to a meeting to be held tomorrow which will be attended by other national associations.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/govt-give-zifa-ultimatum/">The Chronicle </a>

Govt Threatens To Cut ZIFA Funding - Report

The Zimbabwe Football Association in parly yesterday detailed the huge bill it was facing for hosting Algeria in South Africa because of the CAF stadia ban, The Chronicle reports.
This was revealed by Philemon Machana as he appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youth, Sport, Art and Recreation who explained the situation and said:
<blockquote>In US dollar terms for the national team, we usually budget US$150 000, including allowances, airfares, accommodation and everything for a game we host locally.But if we are going to South Africa the rest (of the costs) remain the same save for the venue.
We are now saying there is that extra US$20 000-plus in forex and all that, so chances are that we are now going to get into US$200 000.
It is certainly not (cheap) to play outside the country because of the pricing there. We even received some pricing vouchers from South Africa where to use, let’s say, Orlando, you need around US$28 000 (for stadium hire).
There are also issues to do with accommodation, where we now need to accommodate ourselves as the home team, and also to host the visiting team as well.
We must also factor in the referees, including their local shuttle transport. This is why as Zifa, we have been doing everything to try and avoid playing outside the country.</blockquote>
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">ZIFA</a> has also been penalised by CAF for failing to notify CAF the match venue in the stipulated deadline.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zifa-face-huge-bill-in-afcon-tie/">The Chronicle</a>

ZIFA To Fork Out $200 000 To Host Algeria In South Africa

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> has axed three Highlanders players from the national team squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
According to sports journalist Yvonne Tendai Mangunda, Prince Dube, Ariel Sibanda and Peter Muduhwa were axed after they failed to join the Warriors camp. <a href="https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2932019563547576&amp;id=607586772657545&amp;refid=8&amp;_ft_=qid.6803265956059369096%3Amf_story_key.-2577513405658409365%3Atop_level_post_id.2932019563547576%3Acontent_owner_id_new.607586772657545%3Apage_id.607586772657545%3Asrc.22%3Aphoto_id.2932019513547581%3Astory_location.5%3Astory_attachment_style.photo%3Aview_time.1584008791%3Afilter.h_nor%3Atds_flgs.3%3Apage_insights.%7B%22607586772657545%22%3A%7B%22page_id%22%3A607586772657545%2C%22actor_id%22%3A607586772657545%2C%22dm%22%3A%7B%22isShare%22%3A0%2C%22originalPostOwnerID%22%3A0%7D%2C%22psn%22%3A%22EntStatusCreationStory%22%2C%22post_context%22%3A%7B%22object_fbtype%22%3A266%2C%22publish_time%22%3A1583996543%2C%22story_name%22%3A%22EntStatusCreationStory%22%2C%22story_fbid%22%3A%5B2932019563547576%5D%7D%2C%22role%22%3A1%2C%22sl%22%3A5%2C%22targets%22%3A%5B%7B%22actor_id%22%3A607586772657545%2C%22page_id%22%3A607586772657545%2C%22post_id%22%3A2932019563547576%2C%22role%22%3A1%2C%22share_id%22%3A0%7D%5D%7D%7D&amp;__tn__=%2As-R" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mangunda wrote on Facebook</a>:
Highlanders players Prince Dube, Ariel Sibanda and Peter Muduhwa have been axed from the Zimbabwe squad for next month’s African Nations Championship in Cameroon after they failed to join the Warriors camp.
Highlanders did not release the three players saying they will do so after Saturday’s Castle Challenge Cup against FC Platinum.
Here is the list of players confirmed by ZIFA:
Goalkeepers: Nelson Chadya, Talbert Shumba.
Defenders: Xolani Ndlovu, Qadr Amini, Frank Makarati, Partson Jaure, Liberty Chakoroma, Ian Nekati, Rapheal Muduviwa.
Midfielders: Malon Mushonga, Moses Muchenje, Devon Chafa, Trevor Mavhunga, Kelvin Madzongwe, Phenias Bamusi, Juan Mutudza, King Nadolo, Wellington Taderera, Ishmael Wadi, Valentine Kadonzvo, William Manondo, Kelvin Chibunyu, Ralph Kawondera.
Strikers: Obriel Chirinda, Stanley Ngala, Grey Kufandada.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/03/12/trio-dropped-from-warriors-squad-after-failing-to-report-for-camp/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

ZIFA Axes Highlanders Players From CHAN Squad

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Felton_Kamambo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Felton Kamambo</a> said that the South Africans have reneged on an agreement to avail Orlando Stadium for the upcoming Warriors Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Algeria later this month.
Kamambo told the Parliament’s Youth &amp; Sports Committee on Thursday that the South African Football Association (SAFA) informed ZIFA on Wednesday that the match venue was no longer available for use for the game. Said Kamambo:
<blockquote>Initially, they said Orlando was available, but they wrote to us yesterday saying the venue was no longer available.
The only available stadium is Dobsonville in the same area, but, technically, we have not yet secured it because SAFA needs to engage their government first and inform that they are two countries coming to South Africa.</blockquote>
Kamambo also told the legislators that it will be cheaper for the Warriors to play in South Africa than Zambia as ZIFA will be controlling gates.
Furthermore, ZIFA is also banking on South Africans to support the Warriors unlike in Zambia which is in the same group with Zimbabwe.
The match is scheduled to be played on 26 March.

South Africa Reneges On Stadium Offer For Warriors Match

The late Barry Daka in 1986 took over coaching Bosso from Bobby Clarke and under his coaching, iBosso won the following titles in one season:
<ol>
<li>The Independence Cup,</li>
<li>Chibuku Trophy</li>
<li>Rothmans Shield</li>
<li>NetBrew Cup</li>
</ol>
Daka also led <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club">Highlanders</a> to the Africa Cup finalists. Bosso in that same year were the BAT Rose Bowl semi-finalists. <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/12/highlanders-former-legendary-coach-barry-daka-dies/">Daka passed on</a> at his home in Bulawayo this morning and his son confirmed that he had been sick for a few days
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/football-legend-barry-daka-dies/">The Chronicle</a>

5 Times Barry Daka Led iBosso To Victory In One Year

Football legend Barry Daka has died, The Chronicle reports. He was 71. According to the publication, Daka who reportedly had not been well for a few days, died in the early hours of Thursday(today) morning at his Barbourfields home.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club">iBosso</a> paid tribute to the legendary coach and said:
<blockquote>We have learnt with shock and disbelief the passing on of veteran coach and club legend Barry Daka who passed on this morning. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the Daka family, and all football stakeholders who identify with this legend.</blockquote>
At the time of his death, Barry was still actively involved in coaching <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bulawayo_City_Football_Club">Bulawayo City</a> where he was working with the club’s juniors.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/football-legend-barry-daka-dies/">The Chronicle </a>

Highlanders' Former Legendary Coach Barry Daka Dies

Aston Villa midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marvelous Nakamba</a> said the club’s players feel the pain of supporters following the 4-0 humiliation at the King Power Stadium by Leicester City on Monday night. He said:
<blockquote>We’re really disappointed, even more so for the fans, they are really disappointed also.
We feel what they’re going through, we feel the pain.
We can’t change what’s happened in the past now. As a group, we just need to give once more 100 per cent.
We still have some games to play, some points to play for. I believe inside the dressing room, I believe in the players.</blockquote>
Villa are deep in the relegation mire and sit 19th in the table with only ten games left.
They have now lost five consecutive matches in all competitions, with their next four matches all against teams in the top six.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2020/03/11/marvelous-nakamba-feels-pain-of-aston-villa-fans/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Express &amp; Star</a></h4>

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