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Driver (Kariba)

Relief Drivers x8

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Castle Lager Premier Soccer League is mourning the death of former ZPC Kariba Football Club coach, Partson Ndabambi. Posting on Twitter, Castle Lager PSL said:
<blockquote>Our heartfelt condolences to the Ndabambi family &amp; friends following the passing of Partson Ndabambi. The late Ndabambi served as a coach to different PSL clubs including Shooting Stars, Gunners and ZPC Kariba. His contributions to football will forever be cherished. MHSRIP.</blockquote>
Ndabambi reportedly died on the morning of Tuesday 15 October 2019. Details of his death are however still sketchy.
Ndabambi served as the head coach at former premiership club Blue Rangers and Shooting Stars. He also took up the role of team manager at ZPC Kariba for several years.
He was also part of the technical team when Kauya Katuruturu finished second to Dynamos in their first top-flight season in 2014.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/CastleLagerPSL/status/1184109882850664449">Castle Lager PSL ZW;</a> <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2019/10/15/ex-psl-coach-partson-ndabambi-dies/">Soccer24</a>

Pindula News

Castle Lager PSL Mourns Former ZPC Kariba FC Coach

Highlanders coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hendrik_Pieter_de_Jongh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hendrik Pieter de Jongh</a> said the changes that he brought at the club have brought an upturn in form at the Bulawayo giants.
De Jongh has been in charge for three league games and a cup encounter. Speaking to the Chronicle on Monday, he said:
<blockquote>I changed lots of things from the moment I came in; from food to training. Everyone knows the rules and they know what to do.
It’s my professional approach that has changed things because we want results. This is good for the club.</blockquote>
Since his appointment as <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Highlanders_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bosso</a> coach, the Dutchman has beaten Dynamos 1-0 in the Chibuku Super Cup, followed by a 2-0 league win over Chicken Inn.
Bosso has also beaten TelOne 2-0 at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbourfields_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barbourfields Stadium</a> and drew 1-1 with Herentals in their last game to take them to 35 points on the log.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/de-jongh-changes-at-bosso-bring-results/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

De Jongh: Changes Have Brought Results At Bosso

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League (PSL)</a> has partnered with NMB Bank to introduce an electronic ticketing system to improve efficiency in the collection of ticket fees on matchdays.
According to PSL chief executive officer Kennedy Ndebele, the “tap and go” system will be similar to the one being used by transport utility <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_United_Passenger_Company" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZUPCO</a>. Said Ndebele:
<blockquote>We are working on having an electronic ticketing system in the form of tap and go card; the one that is being used to pay in Zupco buses and at tollgates.
The system is convenient, as it doesn’t have network connectivity challenges. It is also faster than the swipe or mobile money payment methods.</blockquote>
The tap and go card payment was used for the first by the PSL during last week’s Herentals and Highlanders league match that ended 1-1 at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Sports_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Sports Stadium</a> in Harare.
Football fans have often been denied entry into stadiums after failing to buy tickets through mobile money platforms.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/psl-nmb-introduce-tap-and-go-card/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

PSL To Introduce 'Tap Cards' On Matchdays

Caps United defender <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Method_Mwanjali" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Method Mwanjali’</a>s season is over after he picked an ankle injury during the 3-1 victory over Hwange at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Sports_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Sports Stadium</a> on Sunday.
Club doctor, Dennis Chabwera, on Monday revealed that a team of specialists recommended that Mwanjali undergoes surgery which will keep him sidelined for 3 months. He said:
<blockquote>Method suffered a complex ankle fracture, he is admitted at a local hospital. He is due for an operation tomorrow morning (today).
It’s quite a bad injury, it takes about 12 weeks to heal, including rehabilitation.</blockquote>
Mwanjali was injured in the 24th minute in an innocuous challenge by a Hwange player who stepped on his twisted angle.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fidelity_Life_Assurance_Limited" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fidelity Life Assurance</a> will cover all the medical expenses as part of the $1 million sponsorship deal signed with the Premier Soccer League clubs at the beginning of the season.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/method-mwanjalis-season-over/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Method Mwanjali Out For The Rest Of The Season

England’s national team players have spoken out against racism after some black players were racially abused in the 6-0 win over Bulgaria on Monday night.
England’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria was halted twice, in the 28th and 43rd minute, as fans were warned about racist behaviour including Nazi salutes and monkey chanting. Writing on Twitter after the match, some English players said:
<blockquote><a href="https://twitter.com/HKane/status/1183866133922881536" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harry Kane:</a> Great performance and I’m proud of the togetherness we showed in some disgraceful circumstances. Racism has no place in society or football. It needs stamping out for good. Also a massive congrats to @OfficialTM_3 on a great debut <img alt="👏" class="emoji" decoding="async" draggable="false" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f44f.png"/> #ThreeLions</blockquote>
Responding to a report by BBC that Bulgaria’s coach, Krasimir Balakov has accused England of having a bigger racism problem than his own country, England winger <a href="https://twitter.com/sterling7/status/1183852291952132097" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raheem Sterling wrote:</a> “Mmmmh … Not sure about this one” chief.
<blockquote><a href="https://twitter.com/HarryMaguire93/status/1183852584488058882?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harry Maguire</a>: The best way to bounce back. Proud of the team. There’s no place in football for that – disgraceful behaviour. Something must be done. @England</blockquote>
And finally, <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1183849156043067393" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marcus Rashford wrote</a>:
<blockquote>Not an easy situation to play in and not one which should be happening in 2019. Proud we rose above it to take three points but this needs stamping out.
Thankful to the brilliant England support. You got behind us in the most meaningful way possible tonight and we are all very grateful. Have a safe journey home and take care.
Also been told what the Bulgaria captain did at half-time. To stand alone and do the right thing takes courage and acts like that shouldn’t go unnoticed. #NoToRacism</blockquote>

England Players Denounce Racism Following Monkey Chants In Win Over Bulgaria

2021 Afcon Qualifying groups are now complete after weekend’s preliminaries. The round will start next month during the international break. See the groups below.
<blockquote>Group A: Mali, Guinea, Namibia, Chad.
Group B: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan.
Group C: Ghana, South Africa, Sudan, Sao Tome.
Group D: DRC, Gabon, Angola, The Gambia.
Group E: Morocco, Mauritania, Central African Republic, Burundi.
Group F: Cameroon, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Rwanda.
Group G: Egypt, Kenya, Togo, Comoros Islands.
Group H: Algeria, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe.
Group I: Senegal, Congo, Guinea – Bissau, Eswatini.
Group J: Tunisia, Libya, Tanzania, E. Guinea.
Group K: Ivory Coast, Niger, Madagascar, Ethiopia.
Group L: Nigeria, Benin, Sierra Leone, Lesotho.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2019/10/14/2021-afcon-qualifying-groups-complete-after-weekends-preliminaries/">Soccer24</a>

2021 AFCON Qualifying Groups, Zimbabwe In A Better Group?

The International Cricket Council on Monday afternoon lifted sanctions it had imposed on Zimbabwe Cricket over the alleged government interference.
Posting on Twitter, Zimbabwe Cricket said:
<blockquote>BREAKING NEWS: <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="ICC" href="https://twitter.com/ICC/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@ICC</a> has lifted <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="ZimCricketv" href="https://twitter.com/ZimCricketv/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@ZimCricketv</a>‘s suspension, restoring all our rights as a Full Member. The decision was made at <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="ICC" href="https://twitter.com/ICC/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@ICC</a> board meeting in Dubai on Monday after <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="ZimCricketv" href="https://twitter.com/ZimCricketv/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@ZimCricketv</a> had fully complied with the conditions for reinstatement.</blockquote>
The suspension meant that Zimbabwe was barred from participating in any ICC sanctioned event and was also no longer eligible to receive funds fro the Council.
The suspension of Zimbabwe affected careers of Zimbabwe cricketers with <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/22/full-text-zimbabwe-cricketer-retires-following-zimbabwes-suspension-by-icc/">Solomon Mire </a>and <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/09/03/zimbabwe-cricket-captain-hamilton-masakadza-announces-retirement/">captain Hamilton Masakadz</a>a resolving to resign from international cricket.
There were <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/23/icc-blocks-4-zimbabwe-women-cricketers-from-global-development-squad/">female cricketers who were also blocked from the global development squad</a> as a result of the suspension.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/ZimCricketv/status/1183755944053882887">Zimbabwe Cricket </a>

BREAKING: ICC Lifts Zimbabwe's Suspension

Zimbabwe’s former ambassador to China, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Christopher_Mutsvangwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Mutsvangwa</a>, reprimanded the opposition MDC for remaining in election mode by rejecting President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emmerson Mnangagwa’s</a> victory in the 2018 General Elections.
Using analogy derived from football, Mutsvangwa urged the MDC to accept defeat and move on for the sake of national economic development. He said:
<blockquote>A football game has 90 minutes and if it’s not over, there are 30 minutes of extra time. If there is still no winner then, you go for a penalty shoot-out, and then the game is over.
We have a party (MDC) which wants the game to go on forever. We finished elections in 2018, and yet they want the country to be in election mode until 2023 so that the country can’t be governed.</blockquote>
President Mnangagwa barely managed to attain the 50+1 per cent threshold required to have him declared the winner in the 2018 Presidential election.
However, his closest rival, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa rejected the result as flawed and approached the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constitutional_Court_of_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Constitutional Court</a> for redress, but the electoral challenge was dismissed with Mnangagwa’s victory being upheld by the Justices.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/10/13/mutsvangwa-challenges-ed-chamisa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Mutsvangwa Uses Football Analogy To Reprimand MDC

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Caps_United_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caps United’s</a> relentless charge towards the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title continued today with a 3-1 win over Hwange.
Makepekepe scored their goals through Joel Ngodzo, Kelvin Ndebele and Ronald Chitiyo while Hwange got their consolation through Ernest Gwatima.
The Green Machine now sits on 50 points, 5 points clear of second-placed <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum</a> who are on 45 points.
Highlanders’ revival gathered momentum with a 2-0 win over the WiFi Boys while <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bulawayo_Chiefs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ninjas</a> beat the Sugar Boys 2-0.
Here are the results from Premier League matches played on Sunday, 13 October 2019:
<ul>
<li>Highlanders 2-0 Telone</li>
<li>Caps United 3-1 Hwange</li>
<li>Bulawayo Chiefs 2-0 Triangle United</li>
<li>Manica Diamonds 1-0 ZPC Kariba</li>
<li>Chapungu 1-1 Herentals</li>
</ul>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2019/10/13/highlanders-caps-united-pick-maximum-points-as-chiefs-ease-relegation-woes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

RESULTS: Premier Soccer League Matchday 26 – Sunday

The International Cricket Council is expected to issue its verdict on Zimbabwe’s suspension at the ICC gathering in Dubai Sunday News reports. ZC and other stakeholders are holding their breath hoping the decision to lift ZC suspension will be favourable.
The ICC spokesperson said Zimbabwe was on the agenda of their recent board meeting in UAE and the decision will be published on Monday:
<blockquote>Zimbabwe’s suspension is on the agenda of the ICC board meeting, the communication on the outcome will be made on Monday post board meeting</blockquote>
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/24/reinstate-cricket-board-or-membership-will-be-terminated-icc-tells-zimbabwe/">ICC suspended ZC</a> after the SRC dissolved the ZC board in June 2019.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/icc-to-lift-zimbabwe-suspension/">Sunday News </a>

ICC To Lift Zimbabwe's Suspension?

Four Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matches were played on Saturday across the country. Dynamos drew their fifth match in a row while champions FC Platinum despatched relegation-threatened Yadah Stars.
Here are the results:
<ul>
<li>Harare City   3-2 Mushowani Stars</li>
<li>Black Rhinos 0-0 Chicken Inn</li>
<li>FC Platinum 3-1 Yadah</li>
<li>Ngezi Platinum Stars 0-0 Dynamos</li>
</ul>
The PSL continues on Sunday with 5 matches lined up across various stadia:
<ul>
<li>Manica Diamonds v ZPC Kariba (Vengere Stadium)</li>
<li>Highlanders           v Tel One (Barbourfields Stadium)</li>
<li>CAPS United          v Hwange (National Sports Stadium)</li>
<li>Bulawayo Chiefs    v Triangle United (Luveve Stadium)</li>
<li>Chapungu              v Herentals (Ascot Stadium)</li>
</ul>

RESULTS: Premier Soccer League Matchday 26 – Saturday

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Yadah_FC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yadah Stars FC</a> owner <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Walter_Magaya" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walter Magaya</a> has promised his players bonuses and improved wages if they manage to retain the club’s premier league status.
Coach Genesis Mangombe revealed that the players are now fully focused on survival after the clergyman made the offer. He said:
<blockquote>The prophet talked to the players. The chairman (Evans Chatambudza) was there as well, as were the other members of the executive.
We all agreed on the importance of playing Premiership football and it was also agreed that there will be improved bonuses and better remuneration if the team managed to survive the chop. So, the boys are on it.</blockquote>
At one point Yadah Stars played 10 league matches without winning a single one. Now they have won two and drawn one of their last three games against Triangle, Ngezi Platinum and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dynamos_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamos</a> respectively.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/magaya-dangles-yadah-carrot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Magaya To Reward Yadah Stars If They Avoid Relegation

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"This is not a competition. It's not about winning, it's about making history."<a href="https://twitter.com/EliudKipchoge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EliudKipchoge</a> will attempt to run the marathon in under two hours in Vienna on Saturday. He ran it in 2:00:25 in his first attempt. Who's tuning in to watch the legend in action? 🙋🙋‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/geGOTg0OkV">pic.twitter.com/geGOTg0OkV</a>
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WATCH: Eliud Kipchoge, The First Person Ever To Run A Marathon In Under Two Hours.

Liverpool’s 16-year-old forward, Harvey Elliot, has been banned from domestic club football for a period of 14 days and ordered to pay a fine of £350 by the Football Association (FA) after he appeared in a video mocking Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.
In a statement, the FA said Elliot will be suspended until October 24 and has to undergo a “face-to-face education course”. The statement reads:
<blockquote>Harvey Elliott has been suspended from playing in all domestic club football for a period of 14 days, running up to and including 24 October 2019, after admitting a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a video posted on social media and providing a public apology.
Language and/or behaviour in the video breached FA Rule E3(1), as it was abusive and/or insulting, and constituted an ‘Aggravated Breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to a disability.</blockquote>
The Liverpool youngster posted the video on Snapchat which he recorded while he was still a Fulham player.
Elliot would later apologise to Kane for his actions in an update on Instagram.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-youngster-harvey-elliott-banned-for-14-days-over/11pwmf11g6pex1d2xts3ijce2e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goal.com</a></h4>

Liverpool Striker Banned 14 Days For Mocking Harry Kane

La Liga president Javier Tebas said he was scared when Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, revealed that he at one point considered leaving the Spanish football league.
Tebas was worried that La Liga will lose its shine if Messi had decided to follow Neymar and Ronaldo who went to Ligue 1 and Serie A respectively. He said:
<blockquote>With [this week’s] interview, I got scared and [then] I was relieved to see that, just as well, he decided to stay. In this low moment, he decided to continue.
I want to thank Messi for continuing in our league. If he feels down again, he shouldn’t have any doubts that we will support him and call him, that we will keep supporting him.</blockquote>
Messi claimed this week that he had contemplated leaving La Liga in 2014 after he and his father were charged with tax fraud.
Messi was found guilty of using tax havens in Belize and Uruguay to conceal earnings from image rights and as such defrauded Spain of €4.1 million between 2007 and 2009.
He was sentenced to 21 months in prison and a €2m fine before his prison time was commuted to a €252,000 (£223,000/$288,000) fine in July 2017.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/messi-exit-admission-scared-la-liga-president-as-door-is/h8c5xrcmw3e11tn3ocy5a8ux1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goal.com</a></h4>

La Liga Boss Says He Was 'Scared' By Lionel Messi Exit Admission

Delta Beverages and the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League (PSL)</a> are close to agreeing to a new sponsorship package to replace the $3 450 000 signed in March 2017 and set to expire at the end of 2019.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Delta_Corporation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delta Beverages</a> channel marketing executive Irimayi Muzorewa told the PSL international football symposium which got underway in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Victoria_Falls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria Falls</a> this Friday morning that the company is committed to developing football in the country. He said:
<blockquote>As Delta, we are very happy with our partnership with the PSL. We are at present finalising the renewal of our sponsorship with PSL. We believe that this is going to be an important step for us as Delta, towards the development of sport in the country.</blockquote>
Currently, Delta Beverages sponsors the PSL to the tune of $700 00 per season while the Chibuku Super Cup is worth $450 000 each calendar.
However, all the 18 PSL teams have complained that the sponsorship has become insignificant due to hyperinflation.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/delta-psl-to-finalise-sponsorship-talks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Delta, PSL To Conclude New Sponsorship Package

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Former FC Platinum</a> coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Norman_Mapeza" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norman Mapeza</a> is among the four highest-paid coaches in the South African premiership following his move to Chippa United last month.
According to KickOff.com, Chippa United is amongst the top four clubs for the salaries they pay to coaches in the PSL, including Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi Sundowns. The publication’s source said:
<blockquote>Nevermind the issue of hiring and firing coaches at Chippa United, Chippa Mpengesi still pays his coaches very well in the club, in fact, it’s amongst the top four clubs paying coaches very well in the PS.
It’s no secret that Pitso and Gavin Hunt are the top earners in the PSL. The other top-earning coach was Micho before he left Pirates. Stuart Baxter and Eric Tinkler were on good salaries at SuperSport United before they left.</blockquote>
Pitso Mosimane (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Gavin Hunt (Bidvest Wits) reportedly earn between R600 000 to R800 000 every month excluding bonuses. Mapeza’s Chippa United offers its coaches between R350 000 to R450 000 per month, the report reveals.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/chippa-united-among-highest-paying-clubs-for-coaches-in-the-psl/664998" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KickOff.com</a></h4>

Norman Mapeza's Salary At Chippa United Revealed

Highlanders FC coach, Hendrik Pieter de Jongh, has said that he believes that the country has football players of good quality who could do wonders if they had the right mindset. He said:
<blockquote>Talent alone is not enough, you need discipline and the right attitude and mentality. Right now Christiano Ronaldo has been at the top level for fifteen years because he has the right mentality, attitude and good training.
After training with the squad, he stays behind and trains on his own practising free kicks and corner kicks that is what makes the difference. We need to have our players doing the same. Players must be at the training early, fifteen minutes before the start of a session everyone must be ready to train. </blockquote>
de Jongh added that the whole team including the management needs to be disciplined. He added that the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, which is very competitive, can be one of the best leagues in the continent.
The Dutch gaffer who signed a four-month performance-based contract with Highlanders FC last month has since won three and drew one of the team’s three matches he was in charge.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/the-problem-is-indiscipline/">The Chronicle</a>

"Talent Alone Is Not Enough," Highlanders Coach

Reigning <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League</a> champions <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/FC_Platinum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FC Platinum (FCP)</a> has been put in what can be considered the Group of Death in this year’s CAF Champions League.
A draw for the group stages was conducted on Wednesday in Egypt. FCP was placed in Group B alongside Al Hillal, Etoile Du Sahel and Zamalek.
Here are the groups in full:
Group A 
Primeiro de Agosto (Angola) 
Zesco United (Zambia) 
TP Mazembe (DR Congo) 
Win. Zamalek (Egypt)/ Generation Foot (Senegal)
Group B 
FC Platinum (Zimbabwe) 
Al Hilal (Sudan) 
Etoile Du Sahel (Tunisia) 
Al Ahly (Egypt)
Group C 
Petro de Luanda (Angola) 
USM Alger (Algeria) 
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) 
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
Group D 
JS Kabylie (Algeria) 
AS Vita Club (DR Congo) 
Raja Casablanca (Morocco) 
Esperance (Tunisia)
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FC Platinum In CAF Champions League 'Group Of Death'

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kadoma">Kadoma</a> based bodybuilder and fitness trainer came third in the World Fitness Federation (WFF) Universe Korea Men’s Athletic event, H Metro Sports reports.
Speaking to H Metro Tapiwa Chibota was elated by his achievement:
<blockquote>I feel very excited coming from a poor back ground in Kadoma, I believe in hard work and I have managed to represent Zimbabwe at Global stage with different Federations.The journey has not been easy but life never really is and we all have a story.
One might not be able to change their start, but starting now they certainly can determine the ending. Coming from a home with very little finances and in a time where Zimbabwe is facing challenges I have managed to stand and become a recognised athlete in the field.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/zim-fitness-trainer-wins-bronze-in-korea/">H Metro Sports</a>
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Tapiwa "Coach Taps" Brings Home A Bronze Medal From Korea's WFF Universe Korea Men’s Athletic.

Warriors Gaffer Joey Antipas has named a 25 member squad to go against Lesotho in the second round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers to be played in Maseru on 20 October.
Here is the full list of the provisional squad:
Goalkeepers
<ol>
<li>Simbarashe Chinani (Dynamos),</li>
<li>Ariel Sibanda (Highlanders),</li>
<li>Nelson Chadya (Ngezi Platinum Stars)</li>
</ol>
Defenders
<ol>
<li>Partson Jaure (Manica Diamonds),</li>
<li>Peter Muduwa (Highlanders),</li>
<li>Frank Mukarati (Ngezi Platinum Stars),</li>
<li>Ian Nekati (ZPC Kariba),</li>
<li>MacClive Phiri (Highlanders),</li>
<li>Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn),</li>
<li>Nomore Chinyerere (Hwange).</li>
</ol>
Midfielders
<ol>
<li>Kelvin Madzongwe (FC Platinum),</li>
<li>Tichaona Chipunza (Chicken Inn),</li>
<li>Nqobizitha Masuku (Highlanders),</li>
<li>Sipho Ndlovu (Chicken Inn),</li>
<li>Ralph Kawondera (Triangle United),</li>
<li>Joel Ngodzo (Caps United),</li>
<li>Juan Mutudza (Herentals),</li>
<li>Valentine Kadonzvo (Chicken Inn),</li>
<li>Donald Teguru (Ngezi Platinum Stars),</li>
<li>Phenias Bamusi (Caps United),</li>
<li>Leeroy Mavunga (Yadah Stars),</li>
<li>Wellington Taderera (Black Rhinos).</li>
</ol>
Strikers
<ol>
<li>Prince Dube (Highlanders),</li>
<li>Obriel Chirinda (Chicken Inn),</li>
<li>Evans Katema (Dynamos).</li>
</ol>
The<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/09/22/warriors-beat-lesotho-in-chan-match-at-the-national-sports-stadium/"> Warriors hosted Lesotho a few weeks ago</a> and floored the visitors.
More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/antipas-names-chan-squad/">H Metro</a>

CHAN Provisional Squad Named

Shihan Samson Muripo has said that he fought in the Kyokushin Karate World Cup championship held in Moscow Russia for his late father.
Muripo received news that his father had passed on when he was already in Russia. He said he was strengthened by close friends and family to proceed and compete despite the sad loss. He said:
<blockquote>All glory to God, the Maker of this mortal, who is my strength all the time.
At first I thought I wouldn’t take part because it pained me so much, but through encouragement from Hanshi Bastiaan Lindert van Stenis and people who were in constant touch with me, karatekas, family members and friends, I had to do it for my father.
I can say pressure makes diamonds. I fought for him.</blockquote>
Muripo who was crowned the champion in the Veterans Open Category became the first African to win gold at a Karate World Cup in 2009 in the middleweight level.
His latest win on Sunday makes him the most decorated African karateka with two gold medals and a silver (2011).
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/muripo-says-he-fought-for-his-father/">The Herald</a>

"I Had To Do It For My Father" - Shihan Samson Muripo As He Wins Karate World Cup, Again

England-based Zimbabwean international, Marvelous Nakamba has said that he was not losing sleep over recent racist attacks by some of his club’s fans.
Nakamba became the latest victim of racist attacks after Aston Villa fans on Saturday made improper chants about their best player at the moment.
The Villans had won 5-1 against Norwich City in a Premier League match in which Nakamba displayed yet another splendid performance.
Speaking to the Chronicle before training on Tuesday, the defensive Warriors midfielder said he remained focused on the game. He said:
<blockquote>I’m not worried at all, all is well and God is in control.
I just want to enjoy my game, keep on improving. I’m feeling the love from everyone at Aston Villa which makes my work even easier.</blockquote>
Aston Villa has since a statement expressing displeasure in the fans saying they need to be identified and punished accordingly.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/nakamba-unfazed-by-racist-attack/">The Chronicle</a>

Nakamba Calm Despite Racist Attack

Former <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Football_Team" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warriors</a> and <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/Norman_Mapeza" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norman Mapeza</a> was on Tuesday unveiled as South African premiership club Chippa United coach.
Mapeza joined Chippa in September on a three-year deal following his resignation from FCP.
Chippa United issued a statement through its Twitter handle welcoming the ex-Galatasaray midfielder. It said:
<blockquote>Our Chairman introduces and welcomes Head Coach Norman Mapeza this afternoon. We wish Coach all of the best, with the support of the office, the technical team and players.</blockquote>
Mapeza will take on Highlands Park after the international break in his first game in charge.

Mapeza Unveiled As Chippa United Head Coach

Here are the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Match-day 26 fixtures that will be played this weekend:
Saturday 12 October 2019 
Ngezi Platinum vs Dynamos (Baobab Stadium) 
Highlanders vs Telone (Babourfields Stadium) 
Black Rhinos vs Chicken Inn (NSS) 
Manica Diamonds vs ZPC Kariba (Vengere Stadium) 
FC Platinum vs Yadah (Mandava Stadium) 
Harare City vs Mushowani (Rufaro Stadium)
Sunday 13 October 2019 
Caps United vs Hwange (NSS) 
Bulawayo Chiefs vs Triangle United (Luveve Stadium) 
Chapungu vs Herentals (Ascot Stadium)
All games start at 3 pm.

Premier Soccer League Match-day 26, Fixtures And Venues

Warriors caretaker coach, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Joey_Antipas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joey Antipas</a> has announced the provisional squad for the CHAN qualifier against Lesotho on the 20th of October.
The match will be played in Maseru, Lesotho, with Zimbabwe leading 3-1 from the first leg played in Harare in September.
Players are expected to be in camp on Sunday. Provisional squad:
Goalkeepers 
Simbarashe Chinani (Dynamos), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ariel_Sibanda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ariel Sibanda</a> (Highlanders), Nelson Chadya (Ngezi Platinum Stars).
Defenders 
Partson Jaure (Manica Diamonds), Peter Muduwa (Highlanders), Frank Mukarati (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Ian Nekati (ZPC Kariba), MacClive Phiri (Highlanders), Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn), Nomore Chinyerere (Hwange).
Midfielders 
Kelvin Madzongwe (FC Platinum), Tichaona Chipunza (Chicken Inn), Nqobizitha Masuku (Highlanders), Sipho Ndlovu (Chicken Inn), Ralph Kawondera (Triangle United), Joel Ngodzo (Caps United), Juan Mutudza (Herentals), Valentine Kadonzvo (Chicken Inn), Donald Teguru (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Phenias Bamusi (Caps United), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Leeroy_Mavunga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leeroy Mavunga</a> (Yadah Stars), Wellington Taderera (Black Rhinos).
Strikers 
Prince Dube (Highlanders), Obriel Chirinda (Chicken Inn), Evans Katema (Dynamos).
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2019/10/08/provisional-warriors-squad-for-lesotho-tie-named/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Warriors Provisional Squad To Face Lesotho Announced

Shihan Samson Muripo has won another gold medal at the sixth Kyokushin Karate World Cup in Moscow, Russia held on Sunday.
Muripo is the first African to win a world title at the Kyokushin Karate World Cup in 2009, Japan. He won silver in 2011 in the middleweight category and then won gold on Sunday in the Veterans Open section.
Speaking ahead of the Tournament, Shihan Muripo said:
<blockquote>My spirit rejoices going to such an event because that’s where I get revived . . . Such a category carries very experienced fighters that have like over 24 years of training.
They are either Shihans or fourth dans, so it’s a very tough category. Victory is my target.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe So-Kyokushin Karate-Do Organisation technical director, Kumbirai Musinami, commended Muripo who went into the tournament after receiving news of his father’s death.
Musimani said that Muripowas already in Russia when the news arrived and he decided to participate.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/10-years-later-muripo-captures-another-world-title/">The Herald</a>

OSU! Shihan Samson Muripo Wins Another Gold At World Championship

Prominent journalist, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mduduzi_Mathuthu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mduduzi Mathuthu</a>, opines that the Aston Villa fans who racially abused Zimbabwean footballer, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marvelous Nakamba</a>, genuinely love him and need education rather than banishment.
<a href="https://twitter.com/Mathuthu/status/1181198560085381120" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Writing on microblogging site Twitter</a>, Mathuthu argued that the Villa fans are celebrating Nkamba’s excellence though their chants are a mixture of ignorance and embedded racism. He writes:
<blockquote>What’s sad about this is that they really love Marvelous Nakamba and are celebrating his excellence, but unfortunately the truth about their chant is that it’s a mixture of ignorance and embedded racism.
I would pick education over banishment for deep down, these are Nakamba fans.</blockquote>
Aston Villa Football Club issued out a statement on Monday afternoon expressing its disgust over the racists’ chants directed towards two unnamed players, one of them presumed to be Nakamba.
In a video that surfaced on social media during Aston Villa’s 5-1 victory over Norwich at Carrow Road, some fans could be heard chanting:
<blockquote>Marvelous Nakamba / His dad’s a rasta / McGinn’s his master / His c_ck’s f_cking massive.</blockquote>
The “McGinn” in the chant is John McGinn, the white Scottish midfielder who also plays for Aston Villa.

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