Anashe Murombedzi

Story by Anashe Murombedzi, Sports Reporter FOR the first time in history, women’s football will take centre stage during this year’s Independence Day celebrations, with a highly anticipated showdown between Herentals Queens and Black Rhinos Queens scheduled for this Thursday in Gokwe Nembudziya. The match will take place at the Gokwe Nembudziya Open Grounds after the Children’s Party, marking a major milestone in the growing recognition of women’s sport in the country.

Story by Anashe Murombedzi, Sports Reporter THE much-anticipated Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy will kick off in Harare this Saturday, with Zimbabwe’s under-20 men’s rugby team, the Young Sables hoping to reclaim their title. The tournament promises to be an exciting clash of young rugby talents from across Africa. The reigning champions, Kenya, will be favourites to retain their title after a commanding 28-13 victory over Zimbabwe in Harare last year.

Story by Anashe Murombedzi, Sports Reporter THERE will be no Easter break in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League this year as several matches are lined up this holiday. 24 hours after the much anticipated Uhuru Cup clash between FC Platinum and Simba Bhora in Gokwe, attention shifts to Castle Lager Premier Soccer League action when Green Fuel hosts ZPC Kariba in a delicately poised encounter.