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First-class cricket has been played in Hwange, at the well established cricket venue located in the town, the Tom Kenton Oval, home of the Hwange (Wankie) cricket club. Earlier called the Wankie Oval. Hwange
Colliery F.C. (formerly known as Wankie Colliery F.C.) is a Hwange- based Premier Soccer
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