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KINGS disappointed Entumbane to keep their championship hopes alive in a Bulawayo Pool Association League match played over the weekend.
Kings won 7-6 against Entumbane in a fierce encounter between the league’s top two teams. Their win took them to 51 points and they are now level with Entumbane who however remain on top of the log standing on superior frame. Kings captain Paul Mutizo was in a jovial mood after they managed to stage an upset against the championship favourites Entumbane.
“It was a tough match considering we were coming back from a defeat but I am happy we collected valuable points against them (Entumbane),” he said.
Mutizo said the title race was now wide open again.
“Now it is an open race and I believe we are in the right track for the championship if we win all our remaining matches,” said Mutizo.
Terrence Mhindu, the Entumbane captain however said they remain the championship favourites.
“We have just suffered a setback but I believe we are still on the right track to win the championship,” said Mhindu.
In other matches Raylton’s resurgence continued as they moved third after defeating Donnington 9-4.
Results: Premier League
Entumbane 6, Kings 7; Black Eagles 6, Golden Lion 7 ; Gold and Black 8, Mnethi 5; Exchange 9, Falstaff 4; ZRP Central 8, Xtreme 5; Nkulumane 6, Heroes 7; Raylton 9, Donnington 4; One 8, Skittle Inn 5.
Division One
Saturday: West Commonage 9, Egodini 4; Nketa Tavern 7, Drill Hall 6; Bambi Lounge 7, Ntabazinduna 6; Jika Jika 6, Shumba 7; Mqomboti 9, UBH 4; Ntabeni 2, TelOne Dragons 11; Mpilo 10, Nketa 8 3; Metropolis 7, Kugona 6; Msindo 7, Fast Cash 6; Marula 5,Nketa Stars 8.
Sunday: Shumba 5, West Commonage 8, Egodini 7 v Drill Hall 6; Bambi Lounge 13, Ntabeni 0; Nketa Stars 13, Nketa 8 0; Mpilo 6, Ntabazinduna 5; Jika Jika 8, TelOne Dragons 5; Mqombothi 6, Kugona 7; Nketa Tavern 4, Fast Cash 9, UBH 6 Msindo 7.
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