Online Reporter
Curtworth Masango
Zimpapers Sports Hub
In an unprecedented display of sporting dominance, two clubs linked to Mabvuku legislator Honourable Scott Sakupwanya, Scottland and N’ombeyawora, are scripting a modern football fairytale.
The ascent of Scottland is the stuff of legend. But that sister club N’ombeyawora are also top in the Northern Region Soccer League, is puzzling.
This is a journey that started two years ago.
In their debut season in the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL), Scottland stormed into the top flight without hesitation.
In their inaugural Premier League season, Scottland are poised to clinch the title, a feat so rare it has only been accomplished once before, by Black Rhinos in 1984.
They rose to the summit, with a 1-0 defeat to Manica Diamonds last Friday going two points clear ahead of Simba Bhora who have a game in hand due to CAF Champions League fixtures.
“We want to keep pushing and stay top,” said Tonderai Ndiraya, the Scottland coach.
“The only way to do that is to focus on what we’re doing, not on other teams.
“Simba Bhora are playing elsewhere, and while their result could matter, it won’t count for much if we don’t win our own games.
“We are not paying much attention to that, we are just focused on giving our best in our last five matches,” said Ndiraya.
Yet the story deepens.
The club’s sister, N’ombeyawora, is mirroring this meteoric rise.
In their own debut season in the NRSL, they are on track to replicate Scottland’s promotion-winning feat, creating a dual narrative of success.
Currently they are leading the title race in the NRSL and if they manage such feat, history will be created.
Speaking earlier to Zimpapers Sports, N’ombeyawora coach Nesbert “Yabo” Saruchera said they are unapologetic about their intentions to win the title race.
“We have never hidden our intentions. We started by assembling a strong squad, and we are happy with the progress so far,” he said.
Born of the same vision, the two clubs operate with identical ambition and swagger. Their parallel paths to glory have become the most compelling and unscripted drama in Zimbabwean football.
