HARARE — Football fans at Heart Stadium witnessed a poignant tribute on Friday afternoon as Yadah FC and Ngezi Platinum Stars observed a moment of silence in honour of the late Tendai Ndoro, a former Warriors forward whose passing has deeply saddened the Zimbabwean football community.

The solemn gesture took place just before kickoff of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 26 fixture, in line with a directive from the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Earlier in the week, the PSL had announced that all teams participating in Matchday 26 would pause to remember Ndoro, recognizing his contributions to the sport and the joy he brought to fans throughout his career.

“This gesture is a tribute to Ndoro’s contribution to Zimbabwean football, where he distinguished himself as a talented player who entertained fans during his career,” read the PSL’s official statement. “The PSL extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the entire football community. May his soul rest in peace.”

Players from both sides stood in silence as the stadium fell quiet, with fans joining in the moment of reflection. The tribute was widely acknowledged by officials and supporters alike, underscoring the impact Ndoro had on the game and the legacy he leaves behind. 

Following the tribute, the match proceeded with high intensity, culminating in a 3–2 victory for Ngezi Platinum Stars. Despite the competitive spirit on the pitch, the atmosphere remained respectful, with the memory of Ndoro casting a reflective tone over the afternoon’s proceedings.

Ndoro, remembered for his flair and goal-scoring prowess, played for several clubs locally and abroad, and was a key figure in the national team setup during his prime. His death has prompted an outpouring of grief and remembrance across Zimbabwe’s football circles.

The PSL’s coordinated tribute across all fixtures served as a powerful reminder of the unity and respect within the football fraternity, and the enduring legacy of one of its brightest stars.

A dramatic incident occurred at Dynamos’ training session in Belvedere on 21 August 2025, when team manager Harry Lusengo, who is also the son of the club’s board chairman, allegedly blocked the team bus from leaving the training ground, per reports.

Witnesses said Lusengo parked his private vehicle at the entrance of the Christ Ministries training facility, preventing the bus from exiting after the players had completed their session. He reportedly instructed the players to disembark and find their own transport, causing confusion among team members and staff.

With Lusengo refusing to move his car, the players were reportedly forced to walk to the main road to catch public transport, while officials at the training ground called the police. At the time of the incident, Lusengo was reportedly still seated in his vehicle awaiting law enforcement authorities.

One source at the scene said, “We tried to talk to him, but he wouldn’t listen. The players had no choice but to leave the bus and find their own way home.”

In response to the incident, Dynamos Football Club issued an official statement, describing the situation as “uncalled for and inappropriate”. The statement confirmed that Lusengo, a member of the club’s technical support staff, has been suspended from conducting any business related to the team with immediate effect.

The club further assured stakeholders and the general public that concrete measures have been put in place to prevent a repeat of such an incident, and that players and coaches remain focused ahead of their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League home match against GreenFuel at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.

Former Caps United and Warriors palyer Alois Bunjira, is grieving the tragic death of his fiancée, Brenda Zvinorova, who passed away in Harare on Tuesday—three days after sustaining critical injuries in a devastating car crash on the Rusape-Nyanga road.

Bunjira and his fiancée, Brenda, were traveling in a BMW on Saturday when they were involved in a head-on collision with an Isuzu pickup truck. The crash claimed the lives of two passengers from the Isuzu and left Brenda critically injured, fighting for her life.

She was initially taken to Rusape General Hospital but was later transferred to Milton Park Medical Centre due to the severity of her injuries. Despite being placed on life support, Brenda succumbed after a three-day battle.

Brenda and Bunjira were both members of the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon organising team. Harare businessman Andrew Rusike, who chairs the committee and is also Bunjira’s older brother, confirmed the tragic news and revealed that the couple had planned to marry in December.

“Brenda was Alois’ fiancée,” he said. “They lived together in Westgate and, because I am also Alois’ older brother, I can tell you that he planned to marry his fiancée at the end of this year.”

According to Hmetro, Rusike was among the first to arrive at the crash site and personally pulled Brenda from the wreckage. He recounted the harrowing moment:

“I could see that she had suffered injuries on her hands,” he said. “When I got her out of the car, the first thing she asked me was whether her hands were still there.”

The trip had been a business mission to assess whether the NetOne Albun Marathon could qualify runners for the prestigious Comrades Marathon.

“We wanted to see if the NetOne Albun Marathon could be used to qualify for the Comrades Marathon and this was the whole purpose of the trip,” Rusike explained.
“We had a representative from the Comrades Marathon and we had equipment which was supposed to be used to measure the NetOne Albun Marathon.”

The group had condensed the trip into two days due to other commitments.

“We left Harare early on Saturday and Alois and Brenda had already passed Rusape by about 9:30am. I was following them in another car.”

Police confirmed the crash occurred eight kilometres along the Rusape-Nyanga road:

“Two people died, while three others were injured, after an Isuzu pickup truck, which had three passengers on board, tried to overtake a bus while there was an oncoming BMW vehicle,” the police said.
“The BMW vehicle was being driven by Alois Bunjira with one passenger on board. The vehicles collided head-on, resulting in the death of two passengers from the Isuzu vehicle.”

The loss of Brenda Zvinorova has left a deep void in both Bunjira’s personal life and the marathon community, where she was a respected and vibrant presence.