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Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter
MUSHOWANI Stars as well as TelOne advanced to the first round of the Chibuku Super Cup after winning their preliminary stage matches at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane yesterday.
In the first match of the day, Mushowani overcame Bulawayo Chiefs in a five goal thriller. Chiefs were the first to score but Mushowani hit back twice to lead 2-1 going into the break. Amakhosi Amahle equalised in the second half but Mushowani had the last say in the fixture to book their place in the first round where they will face Ngezi Platinum Stars.
TelOne beat Yadah 8-7 on penalties, with the match having ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. Yadah were the first to score only to allow TelOne to equalise with the match ending in a stalemate then heading into penalties. Black Rhinos are TelOne’s opponents in the first round of the country’s most financially rewarding cup competition.
First round fixtures in the Chibuku Super Cup are scheduled for 28 and 29 September. The clash between the country’s most supported teams, Dynamos and Highlanders is the major highlight of the first round. This year’s Chibuku Super Cup has a total sponsorship package of $1.5 million.
Chibuku Super Cup first round fixtures: FC Platinum v Chapungu, Chicken Inn v Manica Diamonds, Black Rhinos v TelOne, Caps United v Harare City, Ngezi Platinum v Mushowani Stars, ZPC Kariba v Hwange, Triangle United v Herentals, Dynamos v Highlanders. — @Mdawini_29
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter