adminWalter Mswazie, Masvingo Correspondent
ZIFA Eastern Region Division One log leaders Hippo Valley are edging closer to Premier Soccer League action after dismissing hapless Surrey United 3-0 in a league match played at Chishamiso Stadium in Chiredzi on Sunday.
The Moses “Bambo” Chunga-coached team has amassed 54 points from 21 games while the second placed Mutare City has 39 points from the same number of games.
The Lowveld team has lost only once and drawn thrice.
Despite his fine run, Bambo has remained modest and says he does not want to be carried away by the team’s performance.
“While our chances to land the second Premiership berth for the Lowveld after Triangle are clear, we will never relax.
“We have to keep winning all remaining games and every match is very important,” he said.
The outspoken gaffer who surprised many by moving to the unfashionable Division One said his side will be the team to beat even in the Premiership.
“It is almost certain that we are going to be playing in the topflight next season and we would stand our own in the league.
“Notwithstanding the fact that I can change heart and move, Hippo Valley will compete for honours in the Premiership,” said Chunga.
Mutare City maintained its second position by upstaging stubborn Gaza Gunners 1-0 in Mutare.
Resurgent Masvingo United, who have not lost a match since drawing with log leaders Hippo Valley last month, are on third position after punishing visiting Mwenezana 2-1 at Mucheke Stadium.
Masvingo are tied with Ruwa United on 36 points despite the latter losing 0-1 to South Downs in Chipinge.
Masvingo have a superior goal difference of 22 against 15.
Results
South Downs 1-0 Ruwa United, Masvingo 2-1
Mwenezana, Mutare City 1-0 Gaza Gunners, Mutare Poly 3-2 Renco, ZRP Masvingo 3-0 Mkwasine (walk over).
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