MASOMERE SMELLS BLOOD AS MAZODZE FALTER

Langton Nyakwenda

AT some point in August, FC Wangu Mazodze led the Eastern Region Soccer League race by 14 points, with the Masvingo side clear favourites to qualify for the Premiership.

But, a series of poor results have seen FC Wangu Mazodze’s lead cut to just two points.

The arrival of Luke Masomere at Triangle United has also changed the landscape.

It’s now a three-horse race involving Triangle United and Tenax CS.
Triangle United are now on 63 points, two behind FC Wangu Mazodze, with just three rounds of action left.

Tenax have the same number of points as Triangle United but the prison wardens have an inferior goal difference.

Yet in August, Triangle trailed Zhalala Zhululu by a massive 16 points.

Triangle United took full advantage of a goalless draw between FC Wangu Mazodze and Tenax CS last weekend, as they beat Midway 3-1 to move to within two points of the log leaders.

Masomere replaced Arthur Tutani in June.

“When I arrived here at Triangle United, the team looked out of the race and my employers tasked me with building a very strong team for next year.

“But, being someone who has been in the game for a long time, I knew anything could happen in football, and look where we are now,” Masomere told Zimpapers Sport.

In 2005, he almost led Masvingo United to an historic Premiership title but lost the race to CAPS United on the last day.

Yet, Masvingo United trailed Makepekepe by 17 points at the halfway stage.

“I remember that year like yesterday,” says Masomere. “That’s what is pushing me to believe anything can happen.”

Triangle United will play two of their last three matches at Gibbo against Renco Mine and Rusitu Tigers.

The other fixture is against Manica Diamonds U-19 at Chisamba.
FC Wangu Mazodze will also finish the season at home against Surrey, after playing Mutare City Rovers (away) and St Paul’s Musami (home).

Third placed Tenax are left with two games against Huku FC and Renco Mine.

“When I arrived the team wasn’t doing well, especially away, and we had to arrest that. Since I came here we have lost only once away from Gibbo.

“The team has improved and we have been posting good results,” says Masomere.