admingame. Triangle have dismissed those allegations and claim this is the work of their opponents who want to tarnish their image and derail their championship campaign.
The match was called off and Zifa Eastern Region chairman, Fungai Chihuri, could neither confirm nor deny allegations of match-fixing. “There were some issues which we picked before the two teams’ match (Triangle/Gaza Gunners) and we decided to call it off but I am not at liberty to disclose anything at the moment,” said Chihuri.
Triangle coach, Gishon Ntini, has dismissed the allegations of match-fixing.
“The match was cancelled at the last-minute and we were only told when in Tanganda, on our way to Chipinge, to fulfil the game,” said Ntini. “News was circulating that there was a Triangle supporter who was seen in Gaza last week but I don’t know if it’s possible to stop supporters from moving around.
“These are childish and miscellaneous accusations because supporters have nothing to do with the club. I know it’s the work of haters but I want to tell them we are watching closely and they should know that they are playing with a big man.
“These people used to underrate Triangle for the past 40 years and they want to pour water on what we have worked for all this time.
“It’s the work of our enemies who are trailing us on the log — football is supposed to be played in the field of play and not in the boardrooms.” Ntini said they were ready to fight.
“We know a lot of stuff which is happening but we don’t want to pre-empt anything yet and they should be on a high alert because they can shoot themselves in the foot.
“We have invested a lot and brought quality into this project. I am a big coach with big players and people should respect us for that,” added Ntini.
Until last weekend’s results, Triangle have been enjoying a five-point cushion at the top of the log but it was reduced to two as they were not involved following the postponement of their match against Gaza Gunners.
Results:
Northern Region:
Skylink 1, DC Academy 1; Scotia 1, Blue Jets 3; Jumbo Giants 1, Eiffel Flats 0; Mwana Africa 1, Flame Lily 2; JMC Academy 1, Twalumba 1; Power Master 0, DStv Rangers 1; ZPC Kariba 5, AYSA 1; Banket United 1, Black Rhinos 0;
Eastern Region:
Masvingo United 3, Renco Mine 0; Mwenezana 1, Tenax 0; Surrey 1, Setheo 1; Chivhu Stars 0, Hippo Valley 3; Gaths Mine 1, Arcturus 3; Mkwasine 3, ZRP Masvingo 2; Mutare City 4, Ruwa 0;
Central Region:
Strikers 0, Tripple B 1; Vumbachikwe 1, Silo 0; Town 0, MSU 1; Tongogara 2, Blanket Mine 0; Chapungu 0, NewZimsteel 0; FC Platinum U-19 3, Airstars 1, Hwahwa 2;
Southern Region:
Railstars 4, Makhandeni 0; Hwange Jnrs 2, Ntabazinduna 0; ZPC Hwange 3, Zimbabwe Saints 2; Sizani 1, How Mine 0; Bulawayo Chiefs 1, Tsholotsho 0; Bantu Rovers 2, Black Boots 1; Mpumalanga 2, Projects 1; New West 3, Power Cosmos 0.
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