OnSport Reporter RISING Zimbabwe boxer Beaven Sibanda is elated by his first title win after clinching the International Boxing Federation Minimum weight International belt. The South Africa-based Sibanda knocked out Filipino Richard Garde in the fifth-round at the Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg on Saturday night. The win has boosted his confidence in the ring. The…
OnSport Reporter Nkayi United has put up a spirited challenge for a Premiership berth as they continue to make waves in the Zifa Southern Region Soccer League, with Moreblessing Ernesto leading the charge. The side has shot to top on the log standings above favourites Bulawayo Chiefs and Hwange, demoted from the top league last…
Former Australian Under-20 international Ian Prior was the star of the show as the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s rugby team, the Sables, thumped Morocco 43-8 to book a semifinal spot in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda. Prior, who is currently representing Zimbabwe, put up a player-of-the-match performance with 23 points, including five penalties and…
OnSport Reporter THE Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has appointed a new board to take over the affairs of the Sport and Recreation Commission (SRC) following the expiry of the Gerald Mlotshwa-led board tenure in May. The new board will be chaired by Nathaniel Madzivanyika and includes sportscaster and marketing expert David Simba,…
Sakheleni Nxumalo Guest Writer ONE question that I asked my fellow sports journalists after news broke that Kelvin Kaindu was on his way back to coach Highlanders Football Club was “how did the Bosso leadership come to a decision to re-engage the Zambian coach?”It boggled my mind really.In fact, it made no sense to me.This…
IOC presisent, Kirsty Coventry has said there is now “overwhelming support” among International Olympic Committee members to protect the female category in a significant shift in its gender eligibility policy.Coventry, who was chairing her first meetings as the IOC’s new president, said that a taskforce of scientists and international federations would be set up within weeks to come…
OnSport ReporterLEGENDS Sports Development Academy is embarking on an ambitious programme that will see them incorporate hearing impaired young players within their ranks as they embrace them into sport.Working with the Association of the Deaf, the academy is aiming at ensuring deaf youngsters talented in sports get an opportunity to showcase their skills.Academy director, Lawrence…
Picture credit: Cricket South Africa By OnSport Reporter The South Africa senior men’s cricket team, the Proteas, arrived in Zimbabwe yesterday for a historic two-match Test series without Test captain Temba Bavuma. The World Test Championship-winning captain has been ruled out of the series against the Chevrons due to a left hamstring strain. Bavuma sustained…
Barcelona are eyeing a loan move for Marcus Rashford, with the 27-year-old’s flexibility across the frontline viewed as an asset.Barcelona’s No 1 target is Nico Williams but even if the Athletic Bilbao wide player is signed, Hansi Flick believes the Manchester United forward would enhance his options. Rashford’s pace from the wing and ability to operate at No…
OnSport Reporter FOLLOWING a string of disappointing performances, the Highlanders family was informed on Monday night that head coach Kelvin Kaindu had been fired and has been temporarily replaced by his assistant Try Ncube. He will be assisted by Agent Sawu, who was the club’s second assistant coach. The goalless draw against Chicken Inn at…
