Prince Dube netted in his second successive league game for Azam FC in Monday’s 3-0 win over TZ Prisons. The Zimbabwean striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute, when his turn-and-shoot from inside the box found the back of the net.
Dube also created the second goal, after his low cross was tapped in by Gibril Sillah just two minutes into the second half. The Warriors international now has two goals after Round Two of the 2023-24 Tanzanian Premier League. He also netted in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup first round encounter against Ethiopian side Bahir Dar over the weekend.
In France, Warriors international striker Tino Kadewere faces uncertain future at Oympique Lyon. Tino Kadewere’s future at his club is shrouded in uncertainity, amid reports that the French top-flight side is looking to find a “way out” for the out of favour Zimbabwean striker.
The 27-year-old Kadewere spent most of last season on loan at LaLiga side Real Mallorca and became the first ever Zimbabwean to play in the Spanish top-flight. Kadewere returned to Lyon ahead of the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign but appears to be not in the plans of coach Laurent Blanc.
He has featured in only one of Les Gones’ three Ligue 1 matches so far, when he came on as a second half substitute in the goalless draw with Nice on Sunday. According to renowned French publication L’Equipe, Lyon are looking for a “way out” for Kadewere, as well as Swedish forward Amin Sarr.
The publication also claims that Lyon are targeting Guinea Bissau striker Mama Balde, who plays for Ligue 2 side Troyes. Kadewere joined Lyon from Le Havre in January 2020, for a reported €15 million, making him the most expensive Zimbabwean footballer ever.
He had a decent debut campaign in Ligue 1, and scored ten goals under then coach Rudi Garcia. His second season was marred by nagging injuries and got very little game time under Dutch coach Peter Bosz. The Highfield-bred striker is contracted to Lyon until 2024.
In other news, Former Watford and Leeds United Academy youngster Jimiel Chikukwa has joined a new club in England.
Chikukwa has signed with English National League side FC Halifax Town on a free transfer. He had spent the past year without a club following his release at Watford.
A statement by the English fifth-tier club reads: “FC Halifax Town are delighted to announce the signing of Jimiel Chikukwa following his release from Championship side Watford.
“The forward began his career in the Leeds United academy, joining at the age of 13. However, in the Summer of 2021, Chikukwa opted to sign for Watford’s academy following the expiry of his contract at Leeds.
“Whilst with the Hornets, the forward spent the second half of the 2021/22 season on loan at Maidstone United in the National League South, however made just one league appearance for the Stones as they won the National League South before returning to Watford at the end of the season.
“Chikukwa was then released by Watford at the end of his contract in June 2022.”
Source Soccer24
