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SIXTY-FOUR men and 16 women will battle it out in the Carling Black Ball Pool Champion finals at Raylton Recreation Club today.
Bulawayo Pool Association is playing host to the nationals of the Carling Black Label challenge for the first time.
Zimbabwe Pool Association president Trust Chifadza said they decided to spread the game around the country.
He said all was set for the national finals.
He promised that all players that were not branded with the sponsor’s regalia at the Bulawayo provincial final last weekend will be compensated this week.
The Peter Dziko-led team started preparations at Raylton on Tuesday as they seek to capitalise on home advantage.
Provincial champions Geshom Nash and Shylet Musonho are expected to be at their best.
Bulawayo Pool Association publicity secretary Donald Wadawu believes it is time for Bulawayo to shine as they seek to emulate the 2013 Bulawayo Youth Games team.
Bulawayo will seek to end their championship drought as the last one to sink the black ball was Terrance Mhindu in 2010.
Gwanda will use Matabeleland North ticket to play at the national finals as the province doesn’t have an active Pool league.
Beitbridge will represent Matabeleland South. Defending champion Charles Chikata from Harare will be the man to beat as he will be looking to scoop the big prize again.
Teams
Bulawayo
Men: Geshom Nash, Terrance Mhindu, Joseph Tamanikwa, Evans Dube, McDonald Shamu, Hudson Dube, Maradona Khumbula, Nicodimus Charandura
Women: Shylet Musonho, Sithembiso Dube, Nomalanga Dusart
Gwanda
Men: Washington Samson, Mdudusi Sibanda, Fisani Moyo, Tavagwisa Marufu, Priviledge Ncube, Leonard Havadi
Women: Tsepang Makwati, Lisa Kapara
Harare
Men: Francis Gundumure, Elvis Madamombe , Takunda Chauraya, Dumisani Ndlovu, Joshua Chambwera, Cosmas Mudavanhu, Collin Chatikobo, Tinashe Makwinye, Kevin Nyandoro, Charles Chikati
Women: Viola Kawadza Roselyn Ndabambi, Emma Chirebvu
Marondera
Men: Eliot Talusi, Taurai Maponde, Gibson Chingeya
Chitungwiza
Men: Peason Nyasha, Sarashioni Marandani, Kudakwashe Dembo, Kudzi Nyahwayi, Enock Mutsande, George Mazikani, George Maredza, Zvinavashe Mutizira, Togaragomo, Nocodimas Mugwisi,
Women: Sibongile, Patricia Ganya, Patricia Machinga
Mutare
Men: Givemore Matanga, Andrew Kahwe, Morgen Chipara, Munyaradzi Nedziwe, Kudakwashe Chigwada,
Bindura
Men: Sam Chipisai, Taurai Kaitano, Geshem Chitiyo
Chinoyi
Men: Joshua Mutikwa, Hillary mukamuri, Christopher kandengwa
Women: Nomatter Chitembeya
Beitbridge
Men: Owen Murombedzi, Taurai Mazhanye, Munashe Matose, Moses Mukonowenzou,
Kwekwe
Men: Ronard Mutikani,Forget Banda, Urayai Maruma, Bothwell Mafunu,Rodney Gwanzura, Tapiwa Chakwenya, Trust Jairos, Alexander
Chakwe
Women: Kent Mlauzi, Miriam Chinyamakobvu, Auxcilia Munyengwi
Masvingo
Men: Tongai Munongo, Osward Chaipa, Takunda Mudzikisi,Keneth Magombedzi,
Women: Sibongile Chirimuriwo
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