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However, ZPC Hwange who have the best defence in the league that has seen them conceding only six goals in their 15 outings are at the top of the log due to a superior goal difference of plus 21 while Bantu Rovers’ is plus 19.
Tshintsha Guluva went into the weekend games enjoying a two point lead over the electricity distribution powered club but they were held to a goalless draw by Railstars while ZPC Hwange collected maximum points as they beat town rivals Rufaro Rovers 3-0.
Bantu Rovers’ spokesman Wilbert Sibanda conceded that Railstars gave them a scare and were lucky to snatch a point.
He commended his technical department and the players for giving their best shot in the first half which has seen them enjoying top position for the better part of the first half.
“Obviously the first half has not been easy and I must say the players and the coaches worked hard to ensure that we are at the top of the log. It feels good to be up there but we are aware that every team will want to beat us because we are at the top.
“However, we are not celebrating as yet because we still have 17 games left and if we find ourselves having held onto the top position after our last game, then we will rejoice,” Sibanda said.
He said they were taking the championship fight seriously as they are beefing up their squad.
Some of the players that have been signed include Quelaton’s Fortune “Fokoza” Nkomazana, Keith Nyathi of Bulawayo Chiefs and Ray Lunga who is based in the United States of America.
Championship chasing How Mine are third on the log, just a point behind the top two teams. How Mine beat Mpumalanga United 1-0.
Former Premiership giants Zimbabwe Saints’ relegation fight continues as they picked a point following a two-all draw with Hwange’s Projects FC.
Chikwata’s gaffer Edmore Sibanda was elated with the point.
“We are going to survive relegation. The team is shaping up and very soon results will start coming our way. I think by now we have done well to make sure that we slowly move away from the relegation zone,” said Sibanda.
At the end of the season, four clubs will be relegated to pave way for teams from the Zifa Bulawayo Metropolitan and Matabeleland North Division Two Soccer Leagues.
In the event that there is a Castle Lager Premiership team from the Southern Region relegated, the club that will be sitting on position 13 will be axed.
Zimbabwe Saints are on position 12 with 17 points with Power Cosmos sitting precariously on 13.
Those that are in automatic chopping zone are Sizani Fruits and Veg, Emakhandeni Pirates, Projects FC and Rufaro Rovers.
Results
Saturday: Rufaro 0, ZPC Hwange 3; Bantu Rovers 0, Railstars 0; Sizani Fruits and Veg 0, Bulawayo Chiefs 2; Projects FC 2, Zimbabwe Saints 2; Tsholotsho Pirates 1, New West City 2; Black Boots 1, Power Cosmos 0; How Mine 1, Mpumalanga United 0
Sunday: Emakhandeni Pirates 0, Hwange Juniors 3
Online Reporter