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BRIGHTON Christopher’s second minute strike was all that Black Rhinos needed to hand stubborn Agama their second defeat of the season at Heart Stadium B Arena on Friday.
Rhinos are in contention for the championship and head coach Nesbert “Yabo” Saruchera said he was happy with the result and is looking forward to his next assignment against Black Mambas.
“It was a good performance from the boys. They defended resolutely and we managed to get all the three points. This is a morale booster after last week’s result in Chinhoyi; it gives us confidence to continue pressing on,” said Saruchera.
“We have been working hard and we are working as a team. The games are coming at a fast pace as the race gathers momentum so we have to stay focused.
“We will try to remain in the championship race by collecting maximum points as much as we can. I am happy with the progress we are making so far as a team,.
Agama coach Partson Muzavazi was dejected with the result and said he is going back to the drawing board to make sure that they win their next match at home.
“I am disappointed we conceded a soft goal and we could not manage to fight back until the end. We are going to work on our conversion as it has been the biggest let down today.
“We have a good side considering it is our first season in the league, but we are doing well,” said Muzavazi.
In another top-of-the-table match, ambitious Scottland humbled former leaders Harare City 1-0 at Rufaro.
Scottland, who were reduced to 10 men in the first half, fought hard to get the positive result which handed Sunshine Boys coach Ikabort Masocha his second defeat since taking over the reins.
Meanwhile, in the Central Region, Sheasham recorded probably the biggest win in years when they walloped Bisopstone 11-0.
Southern Region League seasoned campaigners, ZPC Hwange, continued with their fine form that saw them post their 10th consecutive win when they edged Nkayi United 2-1 on Saturday.
ZPC Hwange, who are under the guidance of former Hwange and ZPC Kariba assistant coach Mebelo Njekwa, are now on 30 points, 11 ahead of second placed Casymn who beat second from the bottom Ajax Hotspurs 1-0.
The game between Zimbabwe Saints and Plumtree-based Mainline was postponed to a later date. The former is on 18 points.
Golding Dube’s Talen Vision walloped Bosso 90 – 4-1 to take their points tally to 15, one behind DRC United who are on position five.
Johannes Ngodzo and his Adachi charges played a nil all draw against Jordan Sinott.
The league’s new boys Zebra Revolution suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at the hands of Victoria Falls City.
Army side Indlovu Iyanyathela beat DRC United 1- 0.
Mosi Rovers beat league returnees Bulawayo City 1-0.
Northern Region Results
Black Rhinos 1, Agama 0; MWOS 3, CC Lee Mhangura 0; Herentals U-20 1, Golden Eagles 1; Scottland 1, Harare City 0; Cranborne Bullets 1, Chinhoyi Stars 1; Shamva Mine 0, DZ Royal Stars 0; Ngezi Platinum U-19 1, Trojan Stars 0; Black Mambas 0, Norton Community 2; Pam FC 0, Banket United 0; Karoi United 1, Zambezi G and C 1.
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