Zimbabwean Players Face Setbacks
11 March 2025
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Sports Correspondent

Marshall Munetsi marked a milestone in the English Premier League by scoring his first-ever goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 1-1 draw against Everton on Saturday. Munetsi, who started the match and played until halftime, equalized in the 40th minute after Everton had taken an early lead. His goal made history as it was the first time in 14 years that a Zimbabwean player scored in the Premier League. The last local player to do so was former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari, who scored for Blackburn Rovers in January 2011.

In the English Championship, Cardiff City’s Andy Rinomhota and Luton Town’s Marvelous Nakamba were both sidelined due to injuries, joining Plymouth Argyle’s Brendan Galloway on the injury list.

Meanwhile, Tawanda Chirewa started for Huddersfield in their 1-0 defeat to Bristol City in the English League One, playing 57 minutes before being substituted. Reading’s Tivonge Rushesha made a late appearance in their 1-1 draw with Crawley Town, while Tendayi Darikwa featured for Lincoln City in their 1-0 loss to Birmingham.

In Belgium’s Pro League, Bill Antonio was an unused substitute as KV Mechelen defeated Charleroi 1-0, and Munashe Garan’anga also remained on the bench for Copenhagen FC’s 1-1 draw with Sønderjyske.

Looking ahead, Jordan Zemura will be in action on Monday night as Udinese faces Lazio in Serie A.