Online Reporter
Fungai Muderere [email protected]
THE road to Munhumutapa Challenge Cup glory is set to begin after Wednesday’s Round of 32 draw in Harare produced several mouth-watering fixtures, with Premier Soccer League heavyweights handed potentially tricky assignments against both top-flight rivals and ambitious lower-division clubs.
Among the standout ties is an all-Premier Soccer League showdown between Simba Bhora and Manica Diamonds, a fixture expected to be one of the highlights of the opening round. Former champions Chicken Inn will also face a stern examination against Ngezi Platinum, while traditional giants Dynamos travel to take on Hwange in another clash that is likely to attract widespread attention.
Elsewhere, CAPS United begin their campaign against Scottland Academy, while Highlanders have been drawn away to Blackrock. Former league champions FC Platinum will travel to face Marere, and Scottland take on FC Oden.
League side TelOne face Blanket Mine, while Herentals have been paired with MWOS in another intriguing encounter.
Aqua Stars meet Chilli FC, Norton Big Boys take on FC Hunters, Bulawayo Chiefs face Agama, MWOS Under 19 battle Chatidhege, Kwekwe United play Hardrock, and Gwanda Pirates lock horns with Jordan FC.
The Munhumutapa Challenge Cup has built a reputation for producing memorable giant-killing acts, and this Round of 32 promises another exciting chapter as underdogs look to upset established Premier Soccer League outfits.
With knockout football leaving no room for error, every fixture carries added significance, as one defeat will bring an immediate end to a team’s cup ambitions while victory will secure a coveted place in the Round of 16.
Round of 32 Draw
Aqua Stars vs Chilli FC, ZPC Kariba vs Triangle, Simba Bhora vs Manica Diamonds, Norton Big Boys vs FC Hunters, TelOne vs Blanket Mine, Chicken Inn vs Ngezi Platinum, Hwange vs Dynamos, MWOS vs Herentals, FC Oden vs Scottland, Bulawayo Chiefs vs Agama, Marere vs FC Platinum, Scottland Academy vs CAPS United, MWOS U19 vs Chatidhege, Blackrock vs Highlanders, Kwekwe United vs Hardrock, Gwanda Pirates vs Jordan FC
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