Zimbabwe had a goal disallowed, then lost a penalty shoot-out 5-4 to Zambia in the quarter finals of the COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on Sunday.
Cuthbert Malajila had his spot kick saved by Zambian goalie Kennedy Mweene, who then stepped up and beat his opposite number Washington Arubi to earn Chipolopolo a semi-final date with South Africa.

sold out last night, but the future of the tournament hangs in the balance
while the England and Wales Cricket Board and their Indian counterparts try
to hammer out a compromise over the Zimbabwe crisis.

Highlanders and technical manager Methembe Ndlovu two and half year romances has finally come to an end.

The former Under 23 and Warriors international was shown the door after Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lengthens at Barbourfields -- their third loss of the season and the second at home.

Ronaldo is currently recovering from ankle surgery
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Cristiano Ronaldo that moving to Real Madrid would be the "worst thing" for his career.

Ferguson, who met the injured winger in Lisbon last week, said a switch from Old Trafford would be a big mistake.

Essien has committed his long-term future to Chelsea
Chelsea's Michael Essien has signed a new five-year deal - following keeper Petr Cech and defender Wayne Bridge in committing his future to the club.