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Liverpool hit Sparta for six to reach last eight

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Liverpool hit Sparta for six to reach last eight

Liverpool thrashed Sparta Prague at Anfield to complete a resounding aggregate victory as they moved in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Already 5-1 ahead after a dominant first-leg showing in the Czech Republic, Darwin Nunez’s opener was the first of four goals in seven first-half minutes as the Reds overwhelmed their opponents.

And by full-time the hosts had run up their biggest aggregate win in a European competition since the 11-2 success over Finnish side Oulun Palloseura in the first round of the European Cup 1980-81.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s precise cut-back allowed Uruguay forward Nunez to start the rout, as he registered his ninth goal in 11 games, by guiding a low effort into the bottom right corner.

Bobby Clark, the son of former Newcastle midfielder Lee, capped a fine first European start with his first senior goal just 68 seconds later, with the teenager rolling the ball past visiting goalkeeper Peter Vindahl as Sparta gifted Liverpool possession on the edge of their own box

An almost identical error from the visitors allowed Mohamed Salah to stroke in a third for Jurgen Klopp’s side and the Egyptian then turned provider with a near-post cross for Cody Gakpo to add a fourth.

Sparta did briefly stem the tide and Veljko Birmancevic outpaced Wataru Endo to steer the ball past home goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher shortly before the break.

It provided a fleeting moment of joyous celebration for the visiting supporters on an otherwise dismal evening for the Czech champions on Merseyside.

With an FA Cup quarter-final at rivals Manchester United on the horizon on Sunday, Klopp withdrew Joe Gomez, Endo and Nunez at the interval but the hosts showed no signs of relenting.

Szoboszlai’s deflected effort shortly after the break put the home side into double figures across the two legs and Gakpo’s improvised flick from substitute Harvey Elliott’s curling shot rounded off matters.

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ConCourt Decision Marks Defeat for Farai Matsika in Croco Motors Ownership Conflict

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Harare businessman Farai Matsika has lost a crucial Constitutional Court (ConCourt) bid to appeal a Supreme Court ruling that favored his cousin and business rival, Moses Chingwena, along with Chingwena’s companies.

The conflict between Matsika and Chingwena centers around the ownership and management of Croco Motors and its subsidiaries. While Chingwena manages Croco Motors and other businesses, Matsika now oversees Faramatsi Motors and Doves Holdings.

Matsika asserted he owned 30% of the conglomerate, a claim Chingwena disputed. The cousins, who grew up together, built the US$100 million empire before their fallout.

Matsika argued that his substantial contribution to the business entitled him to a 30% ownership, which Chingwena later denied, effectively removing Matsika from the companies without compensation.

Chingwena countered that Matsika’s legal claims were based on false information and a fraudulent shareholders’ agreement, contending that Matsika lacked the legal standing to bring the case to court.

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The courts sided with Chingwena, determining Matsika was not a shareholder and his application did not meet legal standards, thus dismissing it with costs.

Matsika’s subsequent appeal to the Supreme Court also failed after procedural issues were addressed. Matsika then sought a review of the Supreme Court’s decision, arguing it was made by a single judge. The court declined, stating the request was essentially an appeal in disguise.

Undeterred, Matsika applied to the ConCourt for permission to appeal to the highest court. However, the ConCourt, with judges Anne-Marie Gowora, Ben Hlatshwayo, and Bharat Patel presiding, ruled against him, stating Matsika had not demonstrated a strong chance of success on appeal.

The application was dismissed without a costs order.

This ruling concludes Matsika’s legal battle, leaving him feeling exploited by his cousin, while Chingwena maintains a different perspective.

Professor Lovemore Madhuku represented Matsika, while Advocate Thabani Mpofu represented Chingwena and his companies.

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Zimbabwe Cricket Announces New Coaching Staff for Senior Men’s National Team

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The selection of a new coaching staff for the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team has been decided by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC).

ZC said in a statement released on July 4, 2024, that the coaching assignments follow the Mhishi Committee of Inquiry’s recommendations.

The team’s failure to qualify for the recently finished ICC Men’s T20 World Cup prompted the committee to look into the matter and offer recommendations. It stated:

The remaining technical staff members have now been revealed, after the introduction of Justin Sammons as Head Coach and Dion Ebrahim as Batting Coach last month.

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Coach of bowling will be former South African international cricketer Charl Langeveldt. Coaches of strength and conditioning and strategic performance will be fellow countrymen Ravish Gobind and Curtly Diesel.

Sammons was consulted before scheduling any appointments, and he decided to keep Stuart Matsikenyeri on as the team’s Fielding Coach. Amato Machikicho will remain the team’s Physiotherapist.

Zimbabwe Cricket has not yet finalised the Team Manager’s position, nevertheless.

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The Uhuru Cup Venue Worries The Highlanders Coach.

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HIGHLANDERS coach Kelvin Kaindu is feeling cautious about the venue as his side prepares for the Independence Cup match against rivals Dynamos at Murambinda B High School in Manicaland.

Kaindu told the media that he can only be sure of how he is going to approach the upcoming battle after assessing the pitch since it’s not a stadium.

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“We are not sure of the environment or in terms of the pitch that we are going to play, so I think that will also determine the type of football we are going to play.

“The pitch does affect everything interms of the equipment, I mean the soccer boots that the players use, so there are a number of factors when playing at such venues.

“Looking at the photos that we saw they are working on the field but we are hoping to see it physically and strategisize,” he said.

Highlanders are the defending champions of the Uhuru Cup after beating Dynamos 5-3 on penalties in Mt Darwin last year.

Bosso comes into Thursday’s encounter with confidence over their rivals whom they 2-0 on the opening day of the ongoing league marathon, marking Kaindu’s first win against Dynamos in his coaching career in Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, both Highlanders and Dynamos have arrived in Murambinda ahead of the the big game.

The two sides travelled to the venue on Tuesday.

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