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Brandon Moyo, [email protected]
PALACE Pool Club’s Tafadzwa “Dubula” Mushangwe was crowned the Bulawayo Year Ending Singles tournament champion at the Golden Pillars on New Year’s Eve.
Returning to the tables after missing out on previous tournaments, Mushangwe made sure he showed what he is made of in a tournament that attracted over 80 players. The format for the tournament was best of three.
Mushangwe beat Francis ‘Ndorindori’ Kulinga 3-2 also from Palace Pool Club in a tightly contested final to claim the top accolade. The eventual champion, Mushangwe walked away with prize money of US$100 while the runner up, Kulinga got US$60.
On his way to the final, Mushangwe beat Mthokozisi ‘SaSponono’ Ndlovu from Nkulumane Pool Club 2-0 while Kulinga edged Ipha Ndlovu, who plays for Legacy Stars, 2-1 in the semi-finals.
Ipha Ndlovu had to settle for third place after beating Mthokozisi Ndlovu 2-0 in the play-off match. For claiming bronze, Ipha Ndlovu walked away with US$40 while Mthokozisi Ndlovu got US$25.
Bulawayo Province Pool Association (BPPA) publicity officer Osbornewells Dziko was impressed with the way things went, adding that they are grateful to all those who made the tournament a success.
“We would like to thank the tournament organisers, Panganai Musesengwa, Prosper Marava and Constantine Muchono.
“We also want to thank the players themselves who made the tournament possible. Without them, we wouldn’t have had such a successful event.
“Congratulations to those who won. All the players showed great skill and passion and we would like to see it continue again,” said Dziko. – @brandon_malvin
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