La Liga off to flying start in D1

when they beat ZPC Kariba 2-1 away at Chaminuka.
The team is owned by Renaissance Bank and came into Division One after acquiring the franchise Simba Stars.
A brace by former Douglas Warriors forward Lot Chiunga saw the side, coached by former Dynamos midfielder Naison Muchekela, collecting the three priceless points in the season-opening match.
La Liga team manager Bothwell Mahlengwe said their aim was to win the league and the sole Premiership ticket.
“We have assembled a strong side which plays exciting football,” said Mahlengwe.
“After dominating in the Bankers League where we won the league four times we feel we are ready for the challenge that comes with playing in Division One.”
At Trojan, former Premiership side Mwana Africa started brightly when they dismissed perennial campaigners Flame Lily 3-1.
However, there was no joy for Kadoma side Cossy Rules as they lost 2-1 to Karoi United at Rimuka.
Meanwhile, the Zifa Northern Region board, which was expected to meet on Saturday to resolve the crisis which has been created by the scrapping of the proposed age limit of 25 years, is now scheduled to meet this morning.
The impasse saw the cancellation of the much-anticipated clash between Highfield United and Black Rhinos.
Also affected was the game between newboys DC Academy and Commando Bullets.
Results
Northern Region: Mwana Africa 3, Flame Lily 1; BACA 1, Dstv Rangers 1; Eiffel Flats 0, Harare City 0; ZPC Kariba 1, La Liga 2; Cossy Rules 1, Karoi United 2.
Central Region: TM Eagles 1, Chapungu 6; Ziscosteel 0, Gweru Pirates 0; Zimalloys 1, Lancashire Steel 1; McInn 2, Shurugwi United 1; Tripple B 2, Hardbody 0; Forbes and Thompson 1, Blanket Mine 0; Silo United 5, Tongogara 0; FC Glow Petroleum 2, Chrome Stars 2.
Southern Region: Quelaton 6, Railstars 2; Bantu Rovers 2, How Mine 1; Kujatana 0, Emakhandeni 1; New West 2, Mpumulanga 2; ZPC 3, Blackboots 2; Makokoba 1, Sao Paulo 0; Hwange Under-20 1, Zambezi 0; Ntabazinduna 1, Power Cosmos 0.