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Online Reporter
DYNAMOS will play Simba Bhora in the first round of the Chibuku Super Cup, while champions Bulawayo Chiefs will face high-riding Highlanders in another interesting fixture.
The draw – conducted in Harare on Wednesday – will also see last year’s losing finalists Herentals take on ZPC Kariba in the round of 16, which kicks off during the weekend of August 12 and 13.
But action will begin with a preliminary round featuring the bottom four teams as at Match Day 17.
Sheasham face Black Rhinos, while Yadah takes on Cranborne Bullets on August 9.
The two winners of the preliminary round will join the other 14 teams in the round of 16.
The top eight teams, as at Week 17, were seeded and will play at home.
CAPS United, who have never lifted the Chibuku Super Cup, face Hwange.
The quarter-finals will be played during the weekend of September 23 and 24, while the semi-finals are slated for October 28 and 29.
The final will be played on November 25 at a venue to be announced.
FIRST ROUND FIXTURES
Highlanders v Bulawayo Chiefs
Ngezi Platinum Stars v Triangle
Manica Diamonds v Sheasham or Black Rhinos
Dynamos v Simba Bhora
Chicken Inn v Green Fuel
FC Platinum v Yadah or Cranborne Bullets
CAPS United v Hwange
Herentals v ZPC Kariba
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