Online Reporter
Don Makanyanga
Chibuku Super Cup defending champions, Dynamos, will this afternoon face Yadah in a preliminary round fixture of the 2025 edition.
The two sides are set to battle it out at Ngoni Stadium in Norton.
The winner between the two sides will face Simba Bhora at Wadzanayi Stadium on Sunday in the first round of the knock-out tournament.
Lines-Ups
Yadah: T. Mvula, K.Nadolo, F.Mustafa, E.Rusike, T.Daka, I.Muchaneka, Maguranyanga, Chikumba, E.Chitauro, J.Dzingai, T.Vereta.
Dynamos: Tafiremutsa, E.Jalai, T.Magwaza, C.Mandivei, A.Gwatidzo, S.Nyahwa, T.Chiwunga, V.Ngwenya, W.Mutasa, Kasondo, L.Mavunga.
Half Time: Tafiremutsa keeps Dynamos in match
Yadah………………………………………………0
Dyanmos………………………………………….0
It remains goalless at Ngoni Stadium in the Chibuku Super Cup preliminary round tie between struggling giants Dynamos and Yadah.
It has been a balanced affair between the two sides, with neither side creating a meaningful goal-scoring opportunity.
Dynamos started the match with an upper hand as they threatened Yadah, but have been let down by the final third.
Yadah managed to find their footing in the match, as they bounced back into the match, creating better scoring opportunities.
Dynamos goalkeeper, Prince Tafiremutsa, has kept the Chibuku Super Cup defending champions in the game with some crucial saves.
Leeroy Mavhunga of Dynamos could have given Dynamos a lead five minutes before the break when he failed to head in a Wisdon Mutasa cross.
The winner between the two sides will face Simba Bhora on Sunday at Wadzanayi Stadium in Shamva.
Dynamos make key substitutions as the second half begins
The second half has resumed at Ngoni Stadium, with Dynamos making early tactical changes to shift the momentum of the match.
Temptation Chiwunga was replaced by Ramson Chingwara in the first substitution of the afternoon.
Just over 10 minutes later, Dynamos made a double substitution in the 57th minute.
Denver Mukamba came on for Leeroy Mavhunga, while Frank Agyemang replaced Wisdom Mutasa.
The changes signal Dynamos’ intent to inject fresh energy and creativity into the squad as they push for a positive result.
It’s goalless after 63 minutes at Ngoni Stadium
It remains goalless after 63 minutes of play at Ngoni Stadium, with both Dynamos and Yadah still searching for a breakthrough.
In the 63rd minute, Denver Mukamba came close to opening the scoring for Dynamos, but Yadah goalkeeper Taimon Mvula produced a brilliant save to keep the match level.
A minute later, in the 64th minute, Yadah made their first substitution of the afternoon, with Vincent Sango coming on for Francis Mustafa.
Tafiremutsa denies Muchaneka with a brilliant save
Dynamos goalkeeper Tafiremutsa produced a brilliant save in the 73rd minute to deny Innocent Muchaneka’s well-taken free-kick, keeping the score at 0-0 in a tense encounter against Yadah.
By the 75th minute, the match remained goalless at Ngoni Stadium in what has been a balanced affair.
The introduction of Vincent Sango for Yadah has added attacking options for the Miracle Boys, who have started making inroads into the Dynamos’ defence.
Meanwhile, Denver Mukamba, who returned to the starting lineup after inspiring a 1-0 win over Mwoos at Rufaro Stadium, has struggled to replicate that performance and has made little impact so far.
With no breakthrough by the 79th minute, Yadah made a double substitution, Ryan Ncube replaced Evans Rusike, while Mandlenkosi Mlilo came on for Tanaka Chikumba. If the match ends goalless, it will proceed straight to penalties.
Dynamos edge Yadah on penalties to progress in Chibuku Super Cup
Defending champions Dynamos secured their place in the first round of the 2025 Chibuku Super Cup after defeating Yadah 4-3 on penalties at Ngoni Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
The tightly contested preliminary round encounter ended goalless in regulation time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Dynamos, aiming for their third consecutive Chibuku Super Cup title, kept their hopes alive by converting four of their five spot-kicks.
Veteran midfielder Denver Mukamba, who recently returned to Dynamos, had his penalty saved by Yadah goalkeeper Godknows Gurure.
Despite the miss, Dynamos held their nerve, with Yadah only managing to convert three of their attempts.
Yadah’s captain Vincent Sango missed the final penalty, skying it over the crossbar, after teammate Takunda Vareta had earlier seen his effort saved by Dynamos goalkeeper Tatenda Makoni.
Dynamos found themselves in the unusual position of contesting the preliminary round due to their underwhelming performance in the 2025 Premier Soccer League campaign.
Following Wednesday’s victory, Dynamos will now face Simba Bhora in the first round of the tournament on Sunday at Wadzanayi Stadium in Shamva.
