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CHEGUTU Pirates veteran defender Rueben Machaya is confident they will dislodge Black Mambas from the top of the Northern Region Division One Soccer league log tomorrow when they lock horns in a potentially title-deciding match at Pfupajena.
Pirates are sitting on the second position in the league with 65 points, two points behind Mambas, and, a win will take the Chegutu community team to the apex of the log with one round of matches remaining.
They will be well aware that victory over Black Mambas tomorrow will not entirely secure the title as they still face a very tough final match of the season against Herentals Under-20. Black Mambas have been top of the league for much of the season and are aware victory will secure the title in Chegutu tomorrow.
So while Chegutu Pirates have the momentum that has seen them gain seven points over Black Mambas over the past month, the police team has destiny in their own hands as all they need is avoid defeat tomorrow.
However, Machaya is confident they will inflict pain on Black Mambas tomorrow.
“Mambas were on top since season onset and are aiming to cling on by hook or crook but we will disappoint them.
“We are well aware that they will frustrate us by employing dirty delaying tactics as they will be satisfied with a draw at the end of the game but we will not budge.”
“We just need to be composed and be in an uncompromising gear,” said Machaya.
He also urged their supporters to be patient and encourage the Chegutu Pirates up to the final whistle.
“We command a huge following and they must be inspirational throughout the game.
“Supporters must just sing and dance and we will deliver.”
Meanwhile, Chegutu Pirates link-cum-striker Peter Bero believes the much-talked duel is one of their easiest tasks.
“We know the pressure that Mambas have and we also know how to deal with that.
“Black Mambas are a good side as testified by the period they took at the top but I promise they will leave Chegutu embarrassed.
“We haven’t been beaten at home and we will protect that home record till the end of season.”
WEEK 33 Fixtures
Tomorrow: Chegutu v Black Mambas (Pfupajena); PAM FC v Herentals (Muriel Mine); Golden Eagles v Omnia (Ellis Robins); Banket United v Harare City (Kuwadzana); ZRP Harare v Ngezi Under-19 (Morris Depot); Chinhoyi Stars v Karoi United (Chinhoyi Stadium); MWOS v Commando Bullets (Ngoni Stadium); Trojan Stars v Come Again (Trojan Mine); Concession v Shamva Mine (Cancelled)
Latest Standings
P W D L F A Pts
Black Mambas 32 19 10 3 33 8 67
Chegutu Pirates 32 18 11 3 33 9 65
Harare City 32 16 11 5 34 18 59
Herentals Under-20 32 15 9 8 31 20 54
MWOS FC 32 13 14 5 41 18 53
Golden Eagles 31 13 11 7 38 24 50
Trojan Stars 32 13 9 10 34 25 48
Ngezi Under-19 32 12 8 12 27 22 44
Banket United 32 11 11 10 28 26 44
PAM FC 32 10 11 11 28 32 41
Karoi United 32 11 9 12 28 34 39
Come Again 31 9 10 12 25 29 37
Shamva Mine 32 9 9 14 34 31 36
Chinhoyi Stars 32 10 6 16 25 33 36
Commando Bullets 32 8 11 13 24 29 35
Omnia 32 8 9 15 29 43 33
ZRP Harare 32 4 13 15 25 35 25
Concession 32 0 4 28 9 89 4
Eastern Region Log
P W D L F A Pts
Bikita Minerals 27 17 6 4 41 17 57
FC Wangu Mazodze 27 16 8 3 39 12 56
Tenax 27 16 8 3 36 14 56
Risutu Tigers 27 15 6 7 42 25 51
Buffaloes 27 14 6 7 30 15 48
Mutare City Rovers 27 13 8 7 39 13 47
FC Hunters 27 7 9 36 28 40 30
Grayham 27 10 3 14 29 42 33
Masvingo United 27 8 8 11 30 32 32
Midway 27 9 5 13 31 40 32
Surrey 27 8 6 13 26 43 30
Renco Mine 27 8 1 18 20 46 25
Manica Diamonds 27 5 7 15 21 39 22
JM Busha 27 6 4 17 21 47 22
Chiredzi Stars 27 2 7 18 16 44 13
Central Region Log
P W D L F A Pts
Telone 24 18 4 2 49 10 58
Tongogara 24 14 10 0 40 11 52
ZPC Kariba 24 13 7 4 36 16 46
Chapungu 24 12 8 4 36 17 44
FC Platinum 24 12 5 7 42 31 41
Kwekwe United 24 9 6 9 24 21 33
Dulibadzimu 24 9 6 9 29 28 33
MSU 24 9 5 10 25 27 32
Shabanie Mine 24 7 6 11 22 26 27
Blanket Mine 24 6 6 12 24 38 24
Bishopstone 24 6 6 12 27 45 24
Amazon 24 5 7 12 27 36 22
Loss Control 24 3 4 17 16 46 13
CM Academy 24 3 4 17 13 54 13
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