All not well: Page 12

An identical SEVEN wins in 26 league matches, a difference of just TWO points between then and now, more goals conceded then those scored no wonder some are now saying these could be the worst glamour boys ever

KHAMA BILLIAT was just 15, so was Knowledge Musona, the Warriors booked their second appearance at the AFCON finals but a five-goal humiliation in Nigeria provided a reality check of their chronic shortcomings at the highest level.

CAPS United won their second league championship on the bounce, but only just, a 0-3 mauling at the hands of Black Rhinos in the final game of the marathon almost spoiled their party.

Then, Masvingo United self-destructed at home on a rain-drenched afternoon in Mucheke, when coming so near, yet so far, from the ultimate glory when a win would have made them champions. Yuna Yuna, Njube Sundowns, Eiffel Wildcats, Amazulu, Monomotapa, Railstars, Lancashire Steel, Buymore and Motor Action were still part of the domestic Premiership.

Joseph Kamwendo, the Malawian midfielder, made history when he became the first foreigner to be crowned Soccer Star of the Year, a special honour he still exclusively holds, as he stands tall and proud, alone, among the other 47 recipients of this award handed out since 1969.

A tour by the Green Machine to England for an exhibition match against Bosso turned into a nightmare as six of their players slipped into the London streets and stayed behind in the United Kingdom while their teammates flew back home. That was in 2005. The late Tongai Moyo released Naye, Alick Macheso responded with Vapupuri Pupurai, Mercy Mutsvene gave us Handingabvumi while the urban grooves outfit, 2BG, provided the market with their hit song, Nguva Yareba, which was released to some rave reviews.

Inflation in this country, at about 1 000 percent, was officially the highest in the world and for Z$44 000 you could get yourself a loaf of bread while, for twice that amount, Z$88 000, was needed to buy a copy of this newspaper.

A Z$50 000 bearer cheque, worth about 49