Football

Dynamos and the Art of the Shootout: Penalty Precision Fuels Historic Chibuku Cup Run

Is it luck, nerves of steel, or a masterclass in psychological warfare? Whatever the secret, Dynamos FC have turned the penalty shootout into their personal playground in the 2025 Chibuku Super Cup, scripting a dramatic march to the semi-finals that reads like a football thriller.

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5 months ago

September 21, 2025

Adelaide Kuudzerema

From the preliminary round to the quarterfinals, Dynamos have danced on the edge of elimination, only to emerge victorious each time through the unforgiving lottery of penalties. Three matches. Three shootouts. Three wins. And now, they stand just two games away from rewriting history.

It all started with a tense stalemate against Yadah FC in the preliminary round. The match ended 0-0, but Dynamos held their nerve to clinch a 4-3 win in the shootout. It was a gritty performance, not flashy, but effective setting the tone for what would become a recurring theme.

Next came Simba Bhora FC in the first-round proper. Once again, regulation time offered a stalemate, 1:1. The penalty shootout? Another 4-3 triumph.

In the quarterfinals, ZPC Kariba stood in their way. The match was a mirror of the preliminary round encounter, 0-0 after 90 minutes. But Dynamos, now seasoned in shootout warfare, dispatched their opponents 4-2 from the spot.

Dynamos are now on the cusp of something extraordinary. Should they lift the Chibuku Super Cup again, they will become the first team to defend the tournament three times in a row—a feat that would cement their legacy in Zimbabwean football folklore.

But standing in their way is Highlanders FC, who themselves edged past Scottland FC via penalties (2-1) after a 2-2 draw at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. It’s a semifinal clash dripping with narrative: two giants, both forged in the fires of shootouts, now set to collide.

Meanwhile, Premier Soccer League debutants MWOS have stunned the football fraternity by reaching the semis, where they’ll face Triangle United. While Dynamos and Highlanders bring pedigree, MWOS and Triangle bring hunger—and perhaps, unpredictability.

“Penalties are about belief,” said a Dynamos supporter who identified himself as Bla Jedza WekuFio. “We don’t fear them. We embrace them.”

In a tournament where goals have been scarce and nerves frayed, Dynamos have found their rhythm in the most unforgiving format. Whether it’s destiny or design, one thing is clear: if the Chibuku Super Cup had a penalty shootout crown, Dynamos would be wearing it.

As the semi-finals loom, one question remains—can they keep the streak alive and etch their name into the annals of Chibuku Super Cup history?

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Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw Results

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

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6 days ago

February 16, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

Taking place ahead of Monday evening’s tie between Macclesfield and Brentford, the draw was made by Joe Cole and Karen Carney as clubs look to seal a place in the quarter-final.

Winning clubs in the fifth round will receive £238,500 from the competition prize fund for the 2025-26 season.

The final schedule for the fifth round will be confirmed in due course, following talks with clubs, broadcast partners and local authorities.

The Draw

1 Fulham v Southampton
2 Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
3 Newcastle United v Manchester City
4 Leeds United v Norwich City
5 Mansfield Town v Arsenal
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
7 Wrexham v Chelsea
8 West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea to Reach Carabao Cup Final

Arsenal secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the second leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. The victory sealed a 4–2 aggregate win for the Gunners, booking their first domestic cup final appearance since 2020.

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3 weeks ago

February 3, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The reigning Premier League leaders will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the final, scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal’s disciplined performance ensured they held off Chelsea’s late pressure, with the decisive goal in the 97th minute by Kai Havertz proving enough to send Mikel Arteta’s side through to a much-anticipated showdown at Wembley.

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Nakamba Signs with Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday, a Championship (English second-tier) club, has signed Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba on a deal until the end of the season after he was released by League One (English third tier) side Luton Town FC.

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3 weeks ago

February 2, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The club confirmed the latest development on their social media platforms.

Wednesday have signed Marvelous Nakamba on a free transfer 🦉

Welcome to the Owls, Marvelous! 👊

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— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) February 2, 2026