As the Warriors hammered Namibia 2-0 at home, fellow countrymen, the Young Warriors outshined the South Africa U/17, in an international friendly played at the FNB Wadley Stadium, the same day, June 8.
The hosts made their goal from a penalty converted by Itumeleng Ramokone in the second half, before Zimbabwe came in with an equalizer through Ntokozo Tshuma in the 78th minute.
Midfielder, Brian Kutsaruware, was the man to record the winning goal for the visiting side.
South Africa’s Amajimbos got off to an impressive start, which put pressure on the Young Warriors, but the host failed to utilize the opportunities that came their way.
In the third minute, Lebogang Maloto dribbled past Humphrey Murongazvombo and fired a weak shot at goalkeeper, Seaba Maponga.
In the 29th minute, left back, Taurai Charakupa, headed out Sabelo Ngwazi’s volley for a corner.
Young Warriors team : S. Maponga, H. Murongazvombo, T. Charakupa, M. Kadzola, K. Machona, Y. Chapfika, B. Katsaruware, A. Gutu, S. Tuboyi (B. Manjengwa 54th minute), M. Rusike (R. Lunga 76th minute) , N. Tshuma.
Zimbabwe to host bowling tournament     Â
Zimbabwe will host this year’s edition of the annual African States Bowling tournament, scheduled for October 8- 18 in Alexandra Club, Harare.
Several African countries will battle-it-out for the championship title.
Tournament director, Trish Davies, said the organizing committee has been handling procedures for the preparations.
“We have meetings every week to discuss the way forward and the progress made in preparation for the tournament. The invites have been sent out to all eligible countries and all of them except Namibia have confirmed their participation,” said Davies.
The association is looking for sponsorship. Zimbabwe came second last year to South Africa and has since been ranked as one of the top bowling teams in Africa, both in the men and women’s category.
Mighty Bulls outwit CAPS F.C
Motor Action beat Caps F.C 2-1, in a CBZ premier soccer league match, at Dzivarasekwa, June 7. Casper Machona of Caps F.C. was the first to score in the 39th minute. Richard Nkola earlier fired a powerful strike, which Munkuli spilled out.
Two minutes from half time, Daniel Chakupe, equalized for the visiting Bulls. Skipper Clemence Matawu, passed to an unmarked Brian Malunga who passed to Chakupa to level the score-line. With 12 minutes to full-time, Clyde Masiya scored the winning goal. This is a beautiful start for Motor Action caretaker coach, Prince Matore.
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