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In a move that might put the 2020 PSL season in jeopardy <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">ZIFA</a> said it will not clear any stadiums that don’t conform to requirements, The Herald reports. This might leave many teams without a home which in turn may delay the 2020 PSL season.
Speaking to the Herald ZIFA Spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela said:
<blockquote>This time around, we are looking at conformity with the requirements. We cannot continue compromising standards.
Any venue, which does not meet the minimum requirements, cannot be cleared and cannot host top-flight matches, simple.
It’s a touchy subject but, at the end of the day, standards should be kept. We are aware that we do not have good, standard facilities but we are saying, at least, some minimum expectations should be met</blockquote>
Very few stadiums conform to the standards including <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club">Highlanders</a> home ground <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbourfields_Stadium">Barbourfields Stadium</a>.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/2020-psl-season-in-jeopardy/">The Herald</a>

Pindula News

ZIFA Is Not Going To Clear Any Stadiums That Do Not Conform To The Requirements - ZIFA

Parents of junior rugby national team players were asked to sponsor their children’s Namibian tour. The matter came to light after a Twimbo tweeted a letter that notified the parents of the costs and the breakdown of the tour cost.
Mke Madoda tweeted:
<blockquote>If we ever needed any further evidence of Zimbabwe Rugby’s staggering incompetence, this is it. To ask parents of prospective junior national team players to part with US$1061 is immoral. ZRU is virtually selling national team spots. What happens to the boys who can’t afford?</blockquote>
The letter attached to Mike’s tweet reads in part:
Dear Parent
Your son has been selected to be part of the Zimbabwe Rugby U18 Sevens National Team touring Namibia. The team will play South Africa, German, Namibia Botswana and Zambia. We will depart on 27 February and return 1 March
Tour costs
Flight (SA Airways Hre-JNB-WDH return)                                       US  671
Team contribution, Kit, coach’s flights, additional accommodation  US  390
Total                                                                                                US  1061
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Zimbabwe Rugby Union Asks Parents Of Junior National Team Players To Pay US$1061 Tour Costs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has said <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Khama_Billiat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Khama Billiat</a> was not allowed to train with the squad until the club’s medical staff certified him 100 per cent fit.
Middendorp told reporters that Billiat was handed to the club’s medical staff on December 22 and they have been working with him since that day until his return to the full squad recently. Middendorp added:
<blockquote>But from December 22 until the end of January he was not working with the team at all.
And now he’s in. It’s important after a long time for him to get related to competitive soccer.
He needs competition time to get into it. Let’s see what we are doing.</blockquote>
Billiat last played for Chiefs in the 1-1 draw away to Maritzburg United on December 22, a game in which he was replaced in the 80th minute.
He will be in Chiefs’ match-day squad for their Nedbank Cup last-32 matchup against KwaZulu-Natal GladAfrica Championship outfit Royal Eagles at FNB Stadium on Saturday (kickoff 6 pm).
<h4>More:<a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2020-02-05-middendorp-explains-why-billiat-hasnt-been-seen-in-chiefs-lineup-for-6-weeks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Sowetan Live</a></h4>

Billiat Back In Full Training At Kaizer Chiefs

FC Platinum (FCP) coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lizwe_Sweswe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lizwe Sweswe</a> is rumoured to be a <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Caps_United_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caps United</a> target for the head coach’s role.
Sweswe was an assistant to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Norman_Mapeza" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norman Mapeza</a>, who dumped the club towards the end of last season and is now at South Africa side Chippa United.
Following Mapeza’s departure, Sweswe took over the reins and led the club to another Premier League title on the final day of the season having trailed Caps United for much of the campaign.
However, FCP appointed former Highlanders coach Hendriek Pieter De Jong at the beginning of this year, relegating Sweswe to the role of assistant coach.
H-Metro quotes its source as having said:
<blockquote>Sweswe is going to CAPS United. After what he did with FC Platinum last season seems to have impressed CAPS.
They want him. He is believed to be coming in as the head coach.
Dodo will still be there as his assistant.</blockquote>
<h4>More:<a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/sweswe-for-caps-united/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> H-Metro</a></h4>

Lizwe Sweswe Linked To Caps United

35 athletes will represent Zimbabwe at the Cana Zone IV Swimming Championships to be held in Gaborone Botswana from 20 to 23 February 2020, The Chronicle reports.
Other countries competing in the championships are, Bostwana,  Angola, Comoros, Lesotho, Eswatini, Madagascar, South Africa, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Zambia.
Here is a full list of swimmers who will represent Zimbabwe:
Under-12
Girls: Tori Dawe, Peyton Wishart, Mikayla Makwabarara and Loyiso Mahobele.
Boys: Limbikani Kalipengule, Khaya Vimba, Sean Reilly, Kyle Heyns and Patrick Duff.
Under-14
Girls: Timea Schultz, Mkhuseli Mahobele, Vhenekai Dhemba, Kiara Goodinson and Saira Ramajan.
Boys: Bjorn Mhlanga, Tichatonga Makaya, Tawanda Chisungo and Onesimus Ngwenya.
Under-16
Girls: Paige van der Westhuizen, Riana Rollo and Nyasha Chinyani.
Boys: Cory Werrett, Callum Morgan, Jasper Mpofu, Jake Oostindien and Nathan Ngwenya.
Under-18
Girls: Nomvula Mjimba, Siobhan Jones, Gemma Schonken and Courtney Brown.
Boys: Quintin Tayali, Joash McKonie, Brett Jones, Tait Mills and Denilson Cyprianos
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/35-swimmers-to-represent-zim/">The Chronicle </a>

35 Swimmers To Represent Zimbabwe At The Cana Zone IV Swimming Championships

Warriors hopeful <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Admiral_Muskwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Admiral Muskwe</a> has been shortlisted for the English Premier League 2 Player-of-the-Month for the month of January.
The 21-year-old is on loan at League 2 side Swindon Town from former EPL champions Leicester City’s Development side.
He was recognised after scoring for the Young Foxes in their 5-1 win over Wolves and 1-0 victory over Brighton and Albion in the first month of 2020.
Muskwe has been nominated alongside six other players for the award, having also been shortlisted for December’s Player of the Month accolade.
Players on the shortlist:
<ul>
<li>Admiral Muskwe, Leicester City</li>
<li>Faustino Anjorin, Chelsea</li>
<li>Liam Cullen, Swansea City</li>
<li>Shae Hutchinson, Norwich City</li>
<li>Ben Knight, Manchester City</li>
<li>Matthew Smith, Arsenal</li>
<li>Rayhaan Tulloch, West Bromwich Albion</li>
</ul>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/02/04/muskwe-shortlisted-for-pl2-january-player-of-the-month/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Admiral Muskwe Nominated For PL2 January Player-of-the-Month

Supersport coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kaitano_Tembo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kaitano Tembo</a> is not giving up on the title yet, despite losing 1-0 to Golden Arrows on Saturday and falling 11 points behind Kaizer Chiefs having played two matches more.
Matsatsantsa were at one point among the front-runners to challenge Chiefs but are now fourth after dropping six points in their last three matches. Said Tembo:
<blockquote>Well, this loss means three points dropped, that’s the sad part, but we’ve got to put this game behind us and concentrate on the next one.
That’s very important for us. We can’t dwell too much on this game, it’s gone. We look to the next game.</blockquote>
Supersport play Mamelodi Sundowns in a Tswane derby in the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/german-bundesliga/kaitano-tembo-still-has-hope-for-supersport-united-title-challenge/672434" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kick Off.com</a></h4>

Kaitano Tembo Not Giving Up On Title Challenge

Former Dynamos striker <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Norman_Maroto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norman Maroto</a> says the Warriors team should be built around France-based forward <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tino_Kadewere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tino Kadewere</a>.
Posting on Twitter, Maroto opined that Kadewere is a natural number 9 and will do amazing things if he gets the right support. He wrote:
<blockquote>Some players make an instant impact while for some it takes a few more games to start firing. In Tino, we have our number 9 and if it’s about building a team for the future, we have to start building our hopes on him and play him more. With the right support system, players do amazing stuff.</blockquote>
Kadewere was criticised by Warriors fans for his profligacy in front of goal during the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
He was overlooked for major games at the AFCON finals in Egypt by the then <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Zimbabwe_National_Soccer_Team&amp;redirect=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warriors</a> coach Sunday Chidzambga.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/02/03/maroto-explains-why-kadewere-should-lead-the-warriors-attack/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Maroto Backs Kadewere To Lead Warriors Attack

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dynamos_Football_Club">Dynamos</a> will this year tour South Africa and other African countries, taking notes and having friendly matches before the 2020 PSL season starts, The Herald reports.
This was revealed by the club spokesperson Tinashe Farawo show spoke to the publication and said:
<blockquote>
We are holding several camps in the country’s resorts and next week we will continue with those bonding camps in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Shamva">Shamva</a>. Of course, we will tour several countries in the region including South Africa this pre-season. 
Plans for the team to go to South Africa for a pre-season camp where we will play practice matches against both top-flight and lower division teams in that country are advanced.
</blockquote>
According to Mr Farawo, the idea behind the tour is to get exposure and make the brand bigger:
<blockquote>
The idea is to make Dynamos a big entity. So we are strategising on how we will go about it. There are teams in the region, including of course in South Africa, which we are talking to at the moment.
We will partner some and twin with others. Football needs modern strategies and that is one of the ways to go.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/dembare-to-tour-south-africa/">The Herald</a>

Dynamos To Have A Pre-Season Camp In South Africa

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Cricket">Zimbabwe Cricket</a> workers will, starting this year, take a pay cut as the International Cricket Council slashed funding to ZC by $4 Million to $5 million in November 2019, The Chronicle reports. This was revealed by Tavengwa Mukuhlani, the ZC chairman who spoke to the publication and said:
<blockquote>The distribution has been reduced from $9 million to $5 million from September 2019 to October 2020, but ZC has started to effect the changes now. This was done to cushion employees. Once normal distribution resumes, salaries will be adjusted again.</blockquote>
ZC will also not televise all non-profit home tours, ZC will also not engage on home tours that will not generate revenue to stay on top of their adjusted budget.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zc-workers-to-take-pay-cuts/">The Chronicle</a>

ZC Workers Salaries' Cut As ICC Cuts Funding To Zimbabwe By 44% For A Year

Former Warriors and Caps United coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Charles_Mhlauri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charles Mhlauri</a> is not sure if newly-appointed coach Zdravko Logarušic is the best man to take the national football team forward.
Logarušic’s appointment as substantive Warriors coach by ZIFA has stirred debate, with the majority of football fans in Zimbabwe having never heard of the Croat before his appointment.
Speaking during an interview with The Sunday Mail Sports Editor Petros Kausiyo, Mhlauri expressed concern over the Croat’s appointment. He said:
<blockquote>I have read that Logarusic is a pro-licensed coach, that is a perfect qualification. However, I am a little bit concerned that among some of his touted achievements is finishing third at CHAN.
With all due respect, that is lowering the bar. But what matters at the end of the day is his experience at the national team level or other better leagues in the world.</blockquote>
Mhlauri, who is now based in the United States of America, took <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Zimbabwe_National_Soccer_Team&amp;redirect=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Warriors</a> to the 2006 <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Africa_Cup_of_Nations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Africa Cup of Nations</a> in Egypt and won the 2005 Cosafa Cup with a locally assembled senior team.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/mhlauri-speaks-on-logarusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Former Warriors Coach, Mhlauri Not Impressed By Logarusic

Chippa United coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Norman_Mapeza" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norman Mapeza</a> said the match against Orlando Pirates was lost in the first 15 minutes.
Mapeza however, believes that his charges’ performance in the second half was far much better and with luck, the Chilli Boys could have snatched a point. He said:
<blockquote>… we lost the game in the first 15 minutes, you know it’s difficult because we just had to manage the game but well done to the boys. There are so many positives.
I think second-half we kept pushing, looking for that equaliser which didn’t come. We’ve got somewhere to work, somewhere to start coming to our next league match.</blockquote>
A first-half double from Frank Mhango saw Orlando Pirates defeat Chippa United 2-1 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday evening to move into the top three of the Absa Premiership.
The Chilli Boys got their consolation goal in the second half through Augustine Kwem.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/norman-mapeza-bemoans-chippa-united-s-slow-start/672349" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KickOff.com</a></h4>

'We Lost The Game In The First 15 Minutes' - Mapeza

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino has called for the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Africa_Cup_of_Nations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)</a> to be played every four years, instead of its current biennial schedule
Infantino made the remarks while speaking at an event in Morocco on developing football in Africa. He said that revenue and prestige would increase for a four-yearly continental championship.
He added that there is an impression that African football is regressing in regards to issues of refereeing, football infrastructure and competitions, something which calls for swift intervention from FIFA.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently shifted the 2021 AFCON from June-July to January-February., ostensibly due to fears over rainy weather in Cameroon, the hosts.
<h4>More: <a href="https://africanfootball.com//news/776444/FIFA-president-calls-for-AFCON-to-be-played-every-four-years" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">African Football</a></h4>

FIFA President Wants AFCON To Be Played Every Four Years

Zimbabwe football champions <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum (FCP)</a> lost 2-0 to Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia in a CAF Champions League match played at the Olympic Stadium in Rades on Saturday night.
Etoile scored both their goals in the second through Algerian forward Karim Aribi (48′), who has bagged 10 goals so far this season, and midfielder Malek Baayou (72′).
The Tunisian giants secured a seeded spot in the quarterfinals after finishing the group on 12 points while Al Ahly finished second on 11 points.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal of Sudan and FCP will hope to progress to the next round in the coming seasons.
FCP finished bottom of the group with only 1 point from a possible 18.
Etoile: Bediri, Hannachi (Brigui 80’), Boughattas, El Jemal, Sallemi, Baayou (Belhaj Mahmoud 83’), Ben Amor, Lahmar (Coulibaly 72’), Msakni, Ben Ouanes, Aribi
Platinum: Tizayi, Muduviwa (Stima 87’), Tendayi, Mhlanga, Chikore, Madzongwe, Kutsanzira, Pavari, Mbweti (Jesi 63’), Nsiala (Chikwende 70’), Ngala
<h4>More: <a href="https://africanfootball.com//news/776440/Etoile-defeat-Platinum-to-power-into-quarterfinals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">African Football</a></h4>

FC Platinum Lose 2-0 To Etoile du Sahel Of Tunisia

English Premier League champions-elect Liverpool continued their relentless march towards a first title in 30 years after despatching Southampton 4-0 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
The win, which took the Reds 22 points clear of Manchester City who are second (albeit with a game in hand), is a 16th consecutive Premier League triumph this season.
Liverpool have now won 24 games out of 25 they have played this term, scoring in every one of them and beating all clubs in the process.
Jurgen Klopp’s world champions scored all the goals in the second half through Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (47′), Jordan Henderson (60′), Mohamed Salah (72′, 90′).
Liverpool are now on 70 points from 25 games while City are on 51 points from 24 games.
<ul>
<li>Liverpool have won 20 successive home league games, equalling the best run in the PL era set by Man City and one short of the club record set in 1972.</li>
<li>Liverpool are undefeated in 42 league games. Only 2 teams have ever gone on a longer run – Arsenal – 49 (03-04) &amp; Nottingham Forest – 42 (77-78)</li>
</ul>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/liverpool-v-southampton/7wl0dyj8zrl4wuxe7iyj86nvu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goal.com</a></h4>

Liverpool Edges Closer To Title With 24th Win In 25 Matches

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum (FCP)</a> coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hendrik_Pieter_de_Jongh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hendrik Pieter De Jongh</a> said the club will play to win in Saturday evening’s [tonight at 9 pm Zimbabwe Time] CAF Champions League dead rubber match against Etoile du Sahel.
Speaking from Tunisia on Thursday after landing in the North African country, De Jongh said that the club should develop a habit of winning matches. He said:
<blockquote>We want to start winning matches. This is football, who said it’s not possible? In football, everything is possible.
We are not here on a school trip, we are a professional group and we will try to get a good result.</blockquote>
FCP has not yet won in the 2019/20 Champions League group stages and needs to perform at a higher level after losing 3-0 at home to the same opponents.
The only positive result for the Platinum miners was the 1-1 draw at home against Egyptian side Al Ahly.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/fc-platinum-will-play-to-win/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

FC Platinum Not On A School Trip In Tunisia - De Jongh

Zimbabwean striker <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gabriel_Nyoni" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gabriel Nyoni</a> has issued an apology to Cape Town City goalkeeper Peter Leeuwenburg following a collision between the two players during Maritzburg United’s 1-1 draw with  City at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday night.
Leeuwenburgh was injured in the incident and had to be stretchered off while Nyoni was red-carded for dangerous play. Posting on Twitter on Saturday, Nyoni said:
<blockquote>I pray and wish Peter Leeuwenburgh a quick recovery. I apologize for the misjudgement I did on the pitch which led to his injury and I am sorry that he couldn’t finish the match because of it. I also stretch my apologies to his family, friends and Club.</blockquote>
The incident occurred during the first half when the scores were level at 0-0.
The deadlock was broken just nine minutes into the second half when Thabo Nodada netted for City with a simple tap in following good work from Bradley Ralani.
The Team of Choice equalised in the 71st minute through substitute Jeremy Brockie following a mistake by the City goalkeeper.
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/Gab_nyoni27/status/1223487869010042884" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Gab_nyoni27</a></h4>

Nyoni Offers 'Heartfelt' Apology After Injuring Cape Town City 'Keeper

Former Denmark-based midfielder, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tanaka_Chinyahara" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tanaka Chinyahara</a>, has signed a one-and-half-year deal with Zambian Premier Soccer League side, Red Arrows.
Speaking to NewsDay Sport from Lusaka on Thursday, the 24-year-old expressed delight in finding a new club after having to be on the sidelines for a considerable period. He said:
<blockquote>It’s a great feeling. I signed a one-year six-month contract with Red Arrows. It has an option of extension for another year. Red Arrows is highly-professional and I hope to perform to my best ability. I can’t wait to play for one of the biggest teams in Zambia.</blockquote>
Chinyahara also played for Bidvest Wits in South Africa. His contract with another South African club, Witbank Spurs, was terminated last year after the club was relegated from the South African National League.
The former Dynamos trainee joins compatriots, reigning Soccer Star of the Year Joel Ngodzo, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Takudzwa_Chimwemwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Takudzwa Chimwemwe</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dominic_Chungwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dominic Chungwa</a>, Tafadzwa Rusike, Dennis Dauda, Jimmy Dzingai and Thabani Kamusoko in the Zambian league.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/01/another-zim-star-joins-zambian-club/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Another Zimbabwean Footballer Joins Zambian League

Croatian new Warriors coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zdravko_Logarusic">Zdravko Logarusic</a> writing on the microblogging site Twitter said he was happy for the challenge awarded to him by ZIFA, to coach the Zimbabwean senior man’s football team.
Posting a picture of himself on Twitter Logarusic said:
<blockquote>Happy for this new challenge, ¡Lets go Warriors!</blockquote>
Zimbabweans responded to the new Warriors’ Gaffer’s Tweet expressing their concern on a number of things ranging from how he is going to be paid and the results he is going to produce. However, some people congratulated him and asked how to pronounce his name.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ZLogarusic/status/1222561875436752897">Twitter </a>

Logarusic Ready For The Warriors' Challenge

Liverpool FC last night moved closer to breaking Arsenal’s record for the longest unbeaten Premier League run after beating West Ham 2-0.
The Reds got their goals from Mohamed Salah and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in both halves of the match.
The win brings their unbeaten Premier League run to 41 and they are now eight behind Arsenal’s all-time record of 49 which was achieved by Arsene Wenger during the 2003-04 season.
Although the Merseyside outfit is yet to catch up with the Gunners, the Reds continue their club-record unbeaten streak under Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool have this season beaten all the 19 EPL teams, they have been unbeaten in the EPL for over a year now and they are also surpassing records set by some of the greatest English teams of all-time.
The kicker here is that every team on this list won the league in the same campaign they embarked on their unbeaten streaks, except for the Reds of course and perhaps this is the season they change that particular unwanted statistic.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1222643582084972544">Premier League</a>

Liverpool Very Close To Breaking Arsenal's All-Time Record For Longest Unbeaten EPL Run

Liverpool have beaten all 19 teams in the English Premier League this season following their 2-0 win against West Ham on Wednesday night. 

The Reds’ latest victory widens the gap between them and “contenders” to the EPL Cup race, Manchester City to 19 points.
Liverpool is marching closer to winning the EPL trophy this season while Machester City coach, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/12/28/man-city-manager-pep-guardiola-surrenders-title-to-liverpool/">Pep Guardiola has already surrendered the title race.</a>
Klopp’s Liverpool has been in impressive form since last season when they won the UEFA Champions League.
This is the first time in history for the Reds to beat all EPL teams in one season.
Liverpool are now unbeaten for a year in the Premier League.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsStatto/status/1222635332216197121">Sky Sports Statto</a>

Liverpool Have For The 1st Time In History Beaten All EPL Teams In 1 Season

EFC Champion <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Themba_Gorimbo">Themba Gorimbo</a> tonight was crowned the 2019 Sportsperson of the year at the Annual National Sports Awards at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Manna_Resorts">Manna Resorts</a> in the capital.
This was revealed in a tweet by<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Steve_Vickers"> Steve Vickers</a> who said:
<blockquote>Zimbabwe’s sports person of the year, Themba Gorimbo, honoured at tonight’s ANSA awards. Themba won a EFC world title in September and will move to UFC after his next fight in the mixed martial arts sport.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, at the same event, 15-year-old gold medalist <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/01/29/donata-katai-wins-2019-junior-sportswoman-of-the-year/">Donata Katai won the 2019 Junior sportswoman of the year award. </a>
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveVickers5/status/1222600615802654720?s=20">Twitter</a>

Themba Gorimbo Is The 2019 Zimbabwe's Sports Person Of The Year

Swimming Champion 15-year-old <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Donata_Katai">Donata Katai</a> was crowned 2019 sportswoman of the year at the Annual National Sports Awards currently underway at the Mana Resort in Harare. Donata will walk away with the ZWL $15000 prize money.
This was revealed in a tweet by The Sports Queens:
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<div><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/03/23/young-zim-swimmer-donata-katai-breaks-kirsty-coventry-record/">Donata broke Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry’s 1998 record</a> in 2019 at the South Africa National Junior Championships at Kings Park Pool in Durban. <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/09/14/young-donata-wins-second-gold-medal-at-junior-african-championships/">Donata went on to win a second gold medal</a> at the Junior African Champions in Tunisia</div>
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Donata Katai Wins 2019 Junior Sportswoman Of The Year

<ol>
<li>Zdravko Logarušić born on 21 October in 1965 in Slavonski Brod, Yugoslavia</li>
<li>He studied for a UEFA Pro License between 1999 and 2001</li>
<li>He has coached in all continents except South America and has more than 20 years of coaching experience.</li>
<li>He began his football career as a player and a coach for NK Croatia Malmö in 1988.</li>
<li>Up until 30 November 2019, he was the Sudanese national team coach.</li>
<li>He has also spent time in East Africa at Kenyan clubs Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards as well as in Tanzania at Simba FC</li>
<li>He has also managed Ghanaian clubs Asante Kotoko, King Faisal Babes and Ashanti Gold as well as Angola’s Interclube</li>
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7 Things You Probably Don't Know About The New Warriors Coach Zdravko Logarušić

ZIFA this afternoon appointed Croatian Zdravko Logarušić as the new Warriors Coach, The Chronicle reports. He will be assisted by Joey Antipas and Lloyd Chitembwe while Tonderai Ndiraya.
While the goalkeepers’ coach is Parnell McKop who is a former Zimbabwe Saints keeper.
Source: The Chronicle

JUST IN: Croatian Zdravko Logarušić Is The New Warriors Coach.

Former Mighty Warriors coach, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Rosemary_Mugadza">Rosemary Mugadza</a> was recently certified as a CAF women instructor of instructors. The news came to light in a congratulatory tweet from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">ZIFA</a> which reads:
<blockquote>Congratulations to former Mighty Warrior, former Mighty Warriors coach, and the current coach of the U20 Women’s team, Rosemary Mugadza, who was recently certified as a CAF Women instructor of instructors. The future of women’s football is bright! <a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheCan?src=hashtag_click" role="link">#SheCan</a></blockquote>
Rosemary began her coaching career in 2001 and she has coached a number of teams including Harare City Queens.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/online_zifa/status/1222124354785480704?s=20">Twitter </a>

Rosemary Mugadza, Now A Certified CAF Women Instructor Of Instructors.

Senegalese painter, Bou Bou, who paints with unorthodox materials, paints Kobe with a basketball hoop. Watch the video below for more.
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WATCH: African Painter Paints Kobe Bryant With A Basketball Hoop

Kobe Bryant’s former pilot Kurt Deetz has dismissed the possibility that the helicopter crash which killed the NBA star was as a result of a technical fault.
Deetz told LA Times that the owners of the helicopter had a “very good maintenance programme” and the chopper was in “fantastic condition”. He said:
<blockquote>The likelihood of a catastrophic twin-engine failure on that aircraft — it just doesn’t happen.</blockquote>
He suggested that poor weather conditions may have caused the crash. Deetz’s reasoning is consistent with that of Justin Green, an aviation attorney in New York who flew helicopters in the Marine Corps, who said that pilots can become disoriented in low visibility, losing track of which direction is up.
Despite Sikorsky (the manufacturer of helicopters since 1977) claiming that the model has “more than 7,4 million hours of safe, successful flight”, the same model has previously been involved in fatal crashes in Canada, Turkey, Estonia and the North Sea.
The crash killed Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. Bryant, 41, leaves behind his widow Vanessa and three daughters, Natalia (17), Bianka (3), and Capri (seven months).
More: <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-26/kobe-bryants-helicopter-feels-like-a-limousine-but-had-strong-safety-record-nba-stars-former-pilot-said">Los Angeles Times/CBS.</a>

Kobe Bryant's Former Pilot Speaks On What Could Have Caused Helicopter Crash That Killed The NBA Star

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp said <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Khama_Billiat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Khama Billiat</a> could be ready to play in the next two weeks, with plans to have his full integration into training in the next week.
Middendorp revealed that Billiat has been on an “instituted medical treatment programme” following a hamstring injury which he aggravated during the club’s 1-1 draw with Maritzburg United on December 22. Said the German:
<blockquote>Khama Billiat has had a similar programme since the middle of December, like (Reeve) Frosler, who could only play a maximum of 45 minutes today (against Arrows) and he’s okay, there was no handicap.
Khama last played against Maritzburg on December 22 and we decided to take him out – and now this week we don’t have a game and we will take him into the training programme.
It can be possible that we get him right in the next two weeks, but if we need a week more, we will take it. But in the next week or so he should be available to be fully integrated.</blockquote>
Middendorp was speaking to reporters following Amakhosi’s narrow 1-0 win against Golden Arrows on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Chiefs do not play again until February 8 when they host GladAfrica Championship side Royal Eagles in the opening round of the Nedbank Cup.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/local/categories/kaizer-chiefs/detailed-update-on-billiat-s-progress/671924" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer Laduma</a></h4>

Middendorp Gives Detailed Update On Billiat's Fitness

Zimbabwean international footballer <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Knowledge_Musona" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knowledge Musona</a> was injured in his second appearance for new club KAS Eupen on Saturday.
Musona played for only 32 minutes in the team’s 1-0 win away to KVRS Waasland Beveren in the Belgian league before he was replaced by Jon Bautista. The club’s official website wrote on Sunday:
<blockquote>Coach Beñat San José was forced to change early because Knowledge Musona had to leave the pitch after 32 minutes due to injuries and was replaced by Jon Bautista.</blockquote>
Musona scored on his debut for KAS Eupen last week to secure a draw at home against Sporting Charleroi.
The “Smiling Assasin”, as he is called by his fans, is an R.S.C. Anderlecht player and was loaned to Eupen for the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/01/warriors-talisman-musona-injured/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

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