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Former <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Triangle_United">Triangle United FC</a> red hot player and soccer player 2019 finalist, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ralph_Kawondera">Ralph Kawondera</a> took the time to defend his hurried move to FC Platinum despite high chances of him joining the much-coveted ABSA premiership in neighbouring South Africa, ZTN reports.
In defending his hurried move Kawondera said he wanted to perfect his game at the country’s top team before leaving:
<blockquote><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum">FC Platinum</a> is currently the best team in the country so I thought if I have another chance here it will help me become a better player before I go outside</blockquote>
Kawondera also said he is not fazed by the experiences of other Triangle players who joined FC Platinum whose careers plummeted thereafter because he said experiences differ:
<blockquote>I am confident enough that I will have a bright season at FC despite the challenges that my fellow player Lameck faced when he joined the club. Truth is we all have our differences so I don’t think I will fall into the same predicament.
All I need to do is to have self-belief, hard work and learn to quickly adapt and gel with my fellow players and I’m sure it will work out,</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://ztn.co.zw/stream/2020/01/kawondera-defends-hurried-move/">ZTN</a>

Pindula News

Ralph Kawondera Explains Hurried Move To FC Platinum

The just landed new <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club">Highlanders</a> gaffer,<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mark_Harrison"> Mark Harrison</a> said its high time FC Platinum’s 3-year reign as the league champions come to an end, The Chronicle reports.
Harris was speaking at JMN Airport in Bulawayo soon after he landed when he said:
<blockquote>There is need to try and put Highlanders where they need to be, at the top, which is where they belong anyway. FC Platinum have won the league three times on the trot now and they must be knocked off the perch, it’s high time.
FC Platinum have now won the league three titles on the bounce and I think they need to be knocked off the perch, it’s high time now. We’ve got a lot of work to do, am not saying we will win the league but that’s going to be the mentality.</blockquote>
Harrison who expressed his excitement about the opportunity to coach the Bulawayo giants is replacing Hendrik de Jong who left iBosso for <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum">FC Platinum</a>.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/highlanders-coach-arrives-high-time-fcp-are-knocked-off-the-perch-he-says/">The Chronicle</a>

FC Platinum Have Won The League 3 Times On The Trot Now And They Must Be Knocked Off The Perch - New Highlander Gaffer

A minute of silence shall be observed at all Absa Premiership, Glad Africa Championship and MultiChoice Disk Challenge matches in honour of Ausi Mantwa Khoza, the departed wife of Premier League Chairman Irvine Khoza.
This was announced by the PSL through a statement on its official social media pages. The statement read:
<blockquote>The Premier Soccer League has learnt with shock and sadness about the news of the passing of Ausi Mantwa Khoza, the wife of the PSL Chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza today.
The PSL conveys heartfelt condolences to our Chairman, Dr Khoza and his family during this difficult moment.
The League will observe a moment of silence ahead of this weekend’s #AbsaPrem, #GladAfricaChampionship and Multichoice Diski Challenge fixtures.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialPSL/status/1218216062342389761" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@OfficialPSL</a></h4>

All South African Football Fixtures To Hold Minute Of Silence

Zimbabwean biker Graeme Sharp has made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean rider at the Dakar Rally to enter and finish the race in that category.
Sharp’s aim before the race was to just cross the finish line and he did so, finishing at number 83 on the last stage and 74 overall. Writing on Twitter earlier on Friday, he said:
<blockquote>Mission accomplished #Zimbabwe! This is where it all started and now Graeme has FINISHED the
@dakar – the very first Zimbabwean rider ever to complete this epic event on a motorbike!
… I didn’t think that this day would come, but it’s here and it’s an amazing feeling! Thank you, everyone, for your support – I feel very honoured and privileged for this opportunity! #Zimbabwe #Dakar2020.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/graeme_sharp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@graeme_sharp</a></h4>

Graeme Sharp Finishes Dakar Rally Race

Warriors Captain <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Knowledge_Musona" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knowledge Musona</a> said it was a no-brainer signing for Belgian side KAS Eupen as he had a good impression during the club’s training camp in Doha Qatar last week when he was on trials.
Speaking in his first press conference as a KAS  Eupen player on Friday afternoon, Musona said:
<blockquote>I got to know the club and the team during the training camp in Doha and this week in training in Eupen, and I have a very good impression.
I feel comfortable here and I hope to get playing time and support my teammates. The friendly matches against Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven were a good start. I am a versatile striker who can be aligned in the middle and on both sides.
I play where the coach asks, maybe already against Charleroi, because I’m in good shape.</blockquote>
Writing on Twitter later on Friday, Musona pledged to “fight” for Eupen. He said:
<blockquote>Thanks to @kas_eupen for giving me this chance. I will fight every minute on &amp; off the pitch for this beautiful team until the end of the season. Glory to God!</blockquote>
 
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/01/17/what-knowledge-musona-said-in-his-first-press-conference-as-eupen-player/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KMusonaofficial/status/1218170085019439104" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@KMusonaofficial</a></h4>

Musona Speaks After Signing For KAS Eupen

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named former Leicester City defender Harry Maguire as new club captain following the imminent departure of Ashley Young to Inter Milan. He said:
<blockquote>Harry has been wearing the captain’s armband and he will keep wearing it. He’s come in and been a leader in the group. I’ve been impressed by his leadership skills.
Everything about him tells me he’s a leader. He’s part of a group that we’ve had that have been leading this young group.</blockquote>
Solskjaer revealed that Young was offered a two-year contract by Inter and United was not able to match it because the winger-cum-fullback turns 35 in this coming summer.
Young had been captain since replacing Antonio Valencia in the summer.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11910547/harry-maguire-replaces-ashley-young-as-manchester-united-captain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SkySports.com</a></h4>

Harry Maguire Named New Manchester United Captain

Warriors captain <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Knowledge_Musona" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knowledge Musona</a> has joined Belgian side K.A.S Eupen on loan from Anderlecht until the end of the season after impressing on trial.
Speaking after the signing at a press conference on Friday, coach Beñat San José highlighted Musona’s ability to score and create goals. He said:
<blockquote>Knowledge Musona has integrated very well into the team. He is a player who offers us additional opportunities in attack. He can score goals himself, but he can also support his teammates with good passes.</blockquote>
Musona trained with the Eupen in Doha, Qatar last week and impressed the technical team.
He is expected to make his bow against Charleroi in the league on Saturday.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/01/17/breaking-musona-joins-kas-eupen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Musona Joins Belgian Club KAS Eupen

Former Warriors goalkeeper <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Energy_Murambadoro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Energy Murambadoro</a> has reportedly agreed on a deal with Chicken Inn FC to become the club’s goalkeepers’ coach.
H-Metro was told that Murambadoro will join the Gamecocks for pre-season anytime, ahead of the 2020 Premier Soccer League season. The publication’s source is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>Energy (Murambadoro) is joining Chicken Inn as goalkeepers’ coach. They have agreed on terms and is expected to join them for pre-season anytime.
He has done well as a goalkeeper and the guys at Chicken Inn felt he will bring something into their team. He will work with coach Joey Antipas and his technical staff.</blockquote>
Murambadoro, who hails from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gokwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gokwe</a>, is expected to apply for exemption from the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association</a> since he does not have the requisite qualifications to coach in the topflight.
The 37-year-old was Warriors first choice ‘keeper in 2004 when Zimbabwe qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time.
He retired from a football career that has spanned to over 16 years in May 2019.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/news-murambadoro-joins-chicken-inn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">H-Metro</a></h4>

Chicken Inn Captures Murambadoro

The Sheriff of the High Court on Wednesday raided <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">ZIFA</a>‘s Harare offices and attached property worthy US$209 460 for the debt that the football body owes LED Travel and Tours since 2012, The Chronicle reports.
ZIFA Confirmed the raid in a statement that reads in part:
<blockquote>Zifa would like to inform all stakeholders that some of our property was removed by the Sheriff of the High Court over a debt to LED Travel and Tours accrued in 2012. The unfortunate development came as a surprise to the association since the creditor was paid and acknowledged receipt of the payment.
The association is gravely concerned by growing acts of interference and sabotage designed to cripple our operations particularly during periods when we have national teams in camp.</blockquote>
ZIFA is riddled with <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2018/12/16/zifa-debt-increases-to-8-million-within-3-years/">debt and mismanagement allegations emanating</a> from the time <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cuthbert_Dube">Cuthbert Dube</a> was president till now.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/sheriff-raids-zifa-offices/">The Chronicle</a>

Sheriff Of The High Court Attaches ZIFA's Property

Reports from France claim that French Ligue 2 side Le Havre has rejected a €7 million bid from Ligue 1 side Lyon for Warriors striker, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tino_Kadewere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tinotenda Kadewere</a>.
The 24-year-old former <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Harare_City_FC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harare City</a> striker is reported to be a transfer target of numerous European clubs including several English Premier League sides.
Southampton, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are all thought to have registered their interest in Kadewere, with Turkish giants Galatasaray and Scottish side Celtic rumoured to be closely monitoring him.
French publication L’Equipe reported that Lyon made an offer of €7 million for Kadewere, which was rejected by Le Havre, who are holding out for €10 million.
Since his move to Ligue 1, Kadewere has plundered 18 goals.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/01/16/le-havre-reject-lyon-bid-for-kadewere/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Le Havre Reject €7 Million Lyon Bid For Kadewere

<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Football Association has learnt with dismay falsehoods being circulated by one discredited social media blogger alleging that our president Felton Kamambo is on the run or has been detained by the police CCU.
While we usually ignore such falsehoods, the Association has felt it important to calm nerves on the many multitudes and genuine stakeholders in football by correcting this mischievous statement.
ZIFA would like to inform the nation that Mr Kamambo is neither on the run, detained nor is he being sought after by the police. ZIFA lawyers were this morning at Harare central police where they met top police leadership
with regards to the bribery allegations.
While we confirm that a separate police department has indicated a willingness to re-interview Mr Kamambo on alleged bribery allegations reported by Mr Chiyangwa who lost the Zifa elections to the incumbent, we also would like the public to know that indeed Mr Kamambo had previously been investigated and cleared on the same election bribery charges.
ZIFA would like to allay any fears that football will be in a limbo as a result of these issues and believes that in the fullness of time all shall be laid bare.
A lot is happening in our football and authorities have been alerted; we believe that soon those who are conniving with known football criminals shall soon be exposed and convicted accordingly.
We believe in the rule of law and we know the long arm of the law will soon catch up with the rogue clique where ever they are and whatever position they hold. Meanwhile, we promise to live to our promise to let football do the talking in 2020.
We urge the nation to rally behind our under 20 mighty Warriors who are doing duty in Malawi.
Let us not be diverted by trivial issues. Football will grow and we shall bear witness to that.
God bless Zimbabwe.
ZIFA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT</blockquote>

ZIFA Dismisses Reports That President Kamambo Is On The Run {Full Text}

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has brought forward Zimbabwe versus Algeria 2021 AFCON qualifiers to March this year.
This was revealed by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> through posts on its social media pages. A post on Facebook reads:
<blockquote>2021 AFCON qualifiers have been brought forward!
Our back-2-back away &amp; home ties against Algeria will now be played between 23 and 31 March 2020 instead of 31 August – 8 September.
Our final 2021 CAN qualifier against Zambia at home will now be played during the September international break.
Our away trip to Botswana shall take place during the 1-9 June international break.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe has a big chance of qualifying for the tournament that will be hosted by Cameroon in January and February 2021 after racking four points from two games.
The Warriors trail AFCON holders Algeria by two points after drawing 0-0 with Botswana at home and beating Zambia 2-0 in its backyard.
<h4>More: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1278068852376924&amp;id=170225513161269" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZIFA</a></h4>

2021 AFCON Qualifiers Have Been Brought Forward

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chicken_Inn_Football_Club">Chicken Inn FC</a> player Innocent Mucheneka is set to join CAPS United. This was revealed in a Tweet by Chicken Inn FC:
<blockquote>So as day 1 of 2020 season strts we wuld like to wish thse who whre part of us &amp; moving to greener pastures well.We will announce who will use their passprt to leave us later. For now.Hamba kahle Innocent Mucheneka.20 something goals He will be part of 3rd best <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://mobile.twitter.com/capsunitedfczw" role="link">@capsunitedfczw</a></blockquote>
Mucheneka is the first player to be signed by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Caps_United_Football_Club">CAPS United</a> after <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Joel_Ngodzo">Joel Josta Ngodzo</a> left the Green Machine for a Zambian Team.
Source: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/CHICKENINNFC1/status/1217740822243880961">Twitter </a>

Innocent Mucheneka Joins CAPS United

Over 40 delegates are attending the FUZ’s congress which started yesterday in the capital, Newsday reports. Speaking to the publication, FUZ president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Desmond_Maringwa">Mr Desmond Maringwa</a> shed light on the agenda of the 2020 congress when he said:
<blockquote>We are holding our annual congress and we have all our delegates present from respective clubs, and this year it’s kind of different in the way we are doing it because we will be discussing issues to do with the welfare of players, football in general and what has been the year like, and the challenges that we are facing as footballers.
We will also look at the future of the union, and the vision as well. We will discuss what we can do for the players from what they encounter on a daily basis.</blockquote>
Officials from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">ZIFA</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League">PSL</a> are said to be part of the delegates attending the 3-day event.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/01/40-delegates-attend-fuz-congress/">Newsday</a>

More Than 40 Delegates Attend The Footballers Union Of Zimbabwe Congress

<blockquote>Zimbabwe seamer <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Chatara" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tendai Chatara</a> has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Harare on Sunday, after failing to recover from a bicep injury sustained during a recent domestic match.
The experienced Mountaineers bowler had been named in the provisional squad, but he will miss the two matches as he works to regain full fitness.
Chatara’s absence has opened up a chance for his Mountaineers team-mate Victor Nyauchi and Rangers paceman Charlton Tshuma to make their bow in Test cricket.
The two are among the five uncapped players named in Zimbabwe’s final 15-man squad for the series, the others being opening batsmen Kevin Kasuza and Brian Mudzinganyama of Mountaineers and Rangers respectively, as well as Tuskers spinner Ainsley Ndlovu.
Carl Mumba, who has two Test appearances, both of them against Sri Lanka in 2016, marks his return to international cricket since a serious knee injury sustained in an ODI against the same opponents in Hambantota in 2017 sidelined him for a lengthy period.
The selectors have also rewarded Prince Masvaure, Timycen Maruma and Donald Tiripano for their top form in the premier domestic first-class competition, the Logan Cup.
Apart from captain Sean Williams, Zimbabwe will be counting on the experience of Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Sikandar_Raza" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sikandar Raza</a>, Kyle Jarvis and Regis Chakabva as they mark their return to red-ball cricket in over a year.
Sri Lanka are expected to arrive in Harare this Thursday.
The first Test is scheduled for 19-23 January, with the second match set for 27-31 January.
Both matches will be played at Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe Test squad:
Sikandar Raza Butt, Regis Chakabva, Craig Ervine, Kyle Jarvis, Kevin Kasuza, Timycen Maruma, Prince Masvaure, Brian Mudzinganyama, Carl Mumba, Ainsley Ndlovu, Victor Nyauchi, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Charlton Tshuma, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Sean_Williams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sean Williams</a> (captain)</blockquote>

Chatara Ruled Out Of Sri Lanka Test Series {Full Text}

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dynamos_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamos</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Caps_United_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caps United</a> are among several local and international clubs after the signature of former Maritzburg United centre forward Junior Zindoga.
The player’s manager Gibson Mahachi confirmed that not only are DeMbare and Makepekepe interested in the 21-year-old sensation but also Swedish side Djurgardens. Said Mahachi:
<blockquote>I can confirm that there is so much interest in the player from several clubs both locally and abroad.
Dynamos and Caps are among local clubs interested in the player. Right now, we are weighing options to see what is best for the player.
He is now a free agent following the expiry of his one-year contract with Maritzburg United. The club in Sweden (Djurgardens) is also monitoring him, so we are looking to seal a deal for the player soon.</blockquote>
Zindoga is a former St George’s College striker and a product of BNC Academy.
He had a six-week attachment at Djurgardens in Sweden in 2018. He later trained with Mamelodi Sundowns before signing a contract with Maritzburg United in South Africa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/01/dembare-caps-battle-for-zindoga/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Dynamos, Caps United Interested In Signing Junior Zindoga

Kaizer Chiefs legend and former assistant coach Patrick Mabedi has urged the Naturena-based club not to cast off former Warriors captain <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Willard_Katsande" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Willard Katsande</a> because he is “old”.
Mabedi believes that Katsande is the backbone of the team and still has got some years left in his legs. Said Mabedi:
<blockquote>He still has some legs to go. For me, why do you need to let somebody go that is doing well? I mean if something is not broken in your house, why do you need to change it and try to get rid of it and try to get something else?</blockquote>
Katsande celebrated his 34th birthday on Wednesday and his contract with Chiefs expires at the end of the 2019/2020 season.
He joined Amakhosi from Ajax Cape Town in 2011 and Chiefs have not lost a game in which he has played this season.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/willard-katsande-patrick-mabedi-comments-on-uncertain-kaizer-chiefs-contract-situation/671095" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kickoff.com</a></h4>

Kaizer Chiefs Legend Tells Club To Keep 'Evergreen' Katsande

The 2021 <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Africa_Cup_of_Nations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Africa Cup of Nations</a> will be played in January and February instead of June and July, hosts Cameroon have announced.
The changes had to be made because of the “unfavourable” weather in the country at that time of year. It is now scheduled to start on 9 January.
Confederation of African Football (CAF), deputy general secretary Tony Baffoe confirmed the development. He said:
<blockquote>We have reviewed the period of the competition as requested by the Cameroonian party due to unfavourable climatic conditions during the period initially slated.
After listening to the various arguments and viewpoints – and in particular, from the Cameroonian meteorological authorities, the coaches and players – the representatives of the Afcon organising committee, which received the mandate from Caf Executive Committee to take the decision, has granted this request.
A detailed report shall be presented to the members of the Executive Committee during its next session on 6 February.</blockquote>
The 2019 tournament in Egypt was the first, and only one so far to be held in June/July.
Cameroon had been scheduled to host the 2019 Cup of Nations but were stripped of that honour in November 2018 because of delays in the progress of its preparations.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51119002" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a></h4>

AFCON 2021 Finals To Be Played In January/February

<blockquote>Coach Rosemary Mugadza has selected 18 players who will represent Zimbabwe in the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi on 18 January 2020 at Kamuzu stadium.
The team has had eight days of extensive preparation for the two-legged preliminary tie and Mugadza is confident the team can compete at the same level as Malawi.
Only four of the eighteen were not in the Under-20 team that won bronze at the inaugural COSAFA tournament in 2019.
The team leaves in the morning on 16 January and the return at Barbourfields will be played on 1 February.
The match will be played at Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre at 3 PM.
Final 18 
Goalkeepers 
Cynthia Shonga, Melisa Chinwadzimba
Defenders 
Pationa Nyamugure, Precious Baison, Sharon Teterai, Moreblessing Bwende, Annie Ndura, Rudo Magwaza
Midfielders 
Faith Chezhara, Valeria Packry, Rennie Mudimu, Beata Chako, Tinotenda Sakara, Shyline Dambamuromo
Strikers 
Dinah Rose Banda, Talent Bizeki, Natalie Murove, Nothando Mthunzi</blockquote>

Mugadza Names 18 Mighty Warriors Players To Face Malawi {Full Text}

Zimbabwean-born cricketer Tarisai Musakanda has been sacked by his Australian club New City after he was convicted of a drink-driving offence.
The 25-year-old top-order batsman recorded a 0.098 reading, almost twice the legal limit, on December 15.
He reportedly failed to inform his club about the matter but told the Albury Local Court in New South Wales that he had become inebriated during the club’s Christmas party. Club president Chris Green said in a statement:
<blockquote>Musakanda’s behaviour is not representative of the values we hold dear at the New City Cricket Club. We as a club take the responsible service of alcohol very seriously.
Musakanda was only at the club function for a relatively brief time and at no stage was he served alcohol while intoxicated. All our bar volunteers have a responsible service of alcohol qualification.</blockquote>
Musakanda has played one Test, 15 one-day internationals and six T20 internationals for Zimbabwe.
He moved to Australia three months ago in search of greener pastures but returned to Zimbabwe following his conviction.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/01/aussie-club-sacks-boozing-musakanda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Zimbabwean Cricketer Sacked By Aussie Club For Drunk-driving

Castle Lager <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League</a> club Caps United is eyeing more deals with corporates to make itself a viable business.
Makepekepe co-director Nhamo Tutisani said the club is already in partnership with telecoms company NetOne and is looking at attracting more sponsors to its brand. Said Tutisani:
<blockquote>It is a transformation, a professional way of running the club as a business entity. We look at it from a beneficial return on a sponsorship basis.
We already have one of our strongest corporate partners, NetOne, whom we believe our relationship will grow even stronger.
We are in a good relationship with Nyaradzo Funeral and we hope that we will be galvanising the partnership before the 2020 season.</blockquote>
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Caps_United_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caps United</a> was well-positioned to win the league in 2019 having led for the greater part of the second half of the season.
However, the Green Machine stumbled in its final two games, losing to Ngezi Platinum Stars and eventual champions <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum</a>.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/the-green-machine-makes-tremendous-commercial-strides/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Caps United Focused On Generating More Revenue

The <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> has been appointed to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Organising Committee.
The Association posted a congratulatory message to Kamambo on its Twitter handle which reads:
<blockquote>Congratulations to the ZIFA president Felton Kamambo for being appointed to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Organising Committee.</blockquote>
The appointment is Kamambo’s first international post since assuming the ZIFA top post at the end of 2018.
Former boss <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Phillip_Chiyangwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Philip Chiyangwa</a> was the organisation’s first vice president in the previous executive.
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/online_zifa/status/1217107603282702336?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@online_zifa</a></h4>

Kamambo Appointed To CAF Committee

Spanish football giants, Barcelona, have appointed former Real Betis coach Quique Setien, 61, as the new head coach.
Setien was appointed Barca boss on a two-and-a-half-year deal on Monday following Ernesto Valverde’s sacking.
Addressing the media at his first press conference in the Catalonian Capital, Setien said:
<blockquote>I want to thank this institution for giving me the chance.
Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this. I have to thank the club. I’m excited about this challenge and this project.
Yesterday, I was walking around my home town with cows around me and now I’m here at Barcelona managing the best players in the world.</blockquote>
According to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, Barcelona approached former players, Xavi Hernandez and Ronald Koeman to take over the reins but both declined, preferring to come on board at the end of the season.
Former Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino was also approached but having coached Barca’s cross-town rivals Espanyol, it was highly unlikely that he was agreeable to the offer.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51110416" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a></h4>

Barcelona Appoint Quique Setien After Sacking Valverde

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> is set to name the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Football_Team" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warriors</a> substantive coach soon, with some fixtures lined up for March and April.
ZIFA Technical and Development Committee chairperson Bryton Malandule on Monday told the Daily News that the Committee is seized with the matter.
The Committee includes Malandule, Andrew Tapela, Wisdom Samba, Nelson Matongerere, Stanslous Nyachowe and Wilson Mtekede.
Malandule further disclosed that the Committee will meet this weekend to deliberate on the identity of the new coach and forward it’s recommendations to the ZIFA Board. He said:
<blockquote>The coach is appointed by the board but of course, we are meeting this weekend as a committee to come up with a shortlist which we will recommend to the board.
We are guided by the fact that the new technical team needs time to come and identify players they want to use and time is no longer on our side as we have fixtures coming up in March and April.</blockquote>
ZIFA has received applications from all over the world, with Erol Akbay from the Netherlands, Michael Weiss from Germany, and Spaniard Manuel Marque among those who have applied for the job.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2020/01/14/zifa-racing-against-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

ZIFA Committee To Meet & Deliberate On Warriors Coach Job Applications

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Highlanders FC’s</a> newly-appointed coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mark_Harrison" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Harrison</a> is expected in Bulawayo any time from now, with the club beginning pre-season preparations on Thursday.
The club’s communications officer Ronald Moyo revealed that Harrison is in constant touch with Bosso officials. He said:
<blockquote>What is most important is that Harrison is now the Highlanders’ technical manager and he is in touch with the club’s leadership.
We expect him in the country soon to start preparations for the coming season. The moment he arrives we will notify our valued stakeholders and organise a Press conference for his unveiling.</blockquote>
Harrison was appointed Highlanders coach following the departure of Dutchman <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hendrik_Pieter_de_Jongh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hendrik Pieter de Jongh</a>, who joined champions FC Platinum after being in charge of Bosso for four months.
Harrison had stints with Premier League sides Caps United and Harare City.
Previously the Briton managed the Bangladesh national team, coached South African sides Mpumalanga Black Aces, African Warriors, Bay Stars, Chippa United and Golden Arrows.
He was also in charge of Township Rollers in Botswana.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/bosso-coach-to-jet-in-soon-harrison-to-lead-team-for-coming-seasons-preps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Highlanders Coach Expected In The Country Soon

Sri Lanka on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series in Zimbabwe, the first in the African nation since its suspension was lifted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Cricket" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Cricket</a> was barred from ICC events in July 2019 because of political interference but was readmitted three months later.
Zimbabwe last played a Test match in November 2018 when they toured Bangladesh.
Below is the Sri Lanka Squad
Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan, Suranga Lakmal
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/sri-lanka-name-15-man-squad-for-zimbabwe-tests-20200114" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sport24</a></h4>

Sri Lanka Names 15-man Squad For Two Test Series In Zimbabwe

French Ligue 2 side, Le Havre has rejected Lyon’s £12 million bid for Zimbabwean striker Tinotenda Kadewere.
Kadewere has been hot form this season and is currently the top scorer in the league with 18 goals in 20 matches.
Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting that there are also a number of English Premier League clubs including Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham, New Castle, Norwich and Marvelous Nakamba’s Aston Villa which are also in pursuit of the Warriors striker’s signature.
This huge interest might be the reason why Le Havre rejected Lyon’s bid for the 24-year-old Zimbabwe Warriors Striker.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/lyons-12-million-bid-for-tinotenda-kadewere-rejected/">Sunday News</a>

Le Havre Rejects Lyon’s £12 Million Bid For Tottenham And Aston Villa Target, Tinotenda Kadewere

Former FC Platinum midfielder Never Tigere has joined Tanzanian top-flight side, Azam on a one-year-long contract. Tigere will be playing alongside former Platinum pair of Donald Ngoma and Obrey Chirwa as well as former Highlanders player, Bruce Kangwa who is the stand-in captain.
The development was announced by Azam in a statement which read:
<blockquote>The Azam FC leadership is pleased to inform you that it has completed the registration of Zimbabwe’s international midfielder, Never Tigere, on a one-year contract.
Tigere’s registration was done after a proposal by the technical team who followed him in several matches he played for FC Platinum in the Champions League this season.</blockquote>
<img alt="" class="media-img" decoding="async" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOOVo_7XUAAifH8?format=jpg&amp;name=small"/>
Tigere and six other players including Cameroonian Albert Eonde, goalkeeper Wallace Magalane, Mkhokheli Dube, Charles Sibanda and Devon Chafa left the Castle Lager PSL champions.
More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/01/14/never-tigere-moves-to-tanzania-after-leaving-fc-platinum/">Soccer24</a>

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