Online Reporter
Curtworth Masango
Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE Northern Region Soccer League roars back to life tomorrow after a month-long mid-season break, with clubs reloaded and ready for a fierce second-leg battle.
At the top, N’ombeyawora and Agama are deadlocked on 41 points, separated only by goal difference.
Golden Eagles (36 pts) and Black Rhinos (34 pts) lurk dangerously behind, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.
Teams have bolstered their ranks in a frantic transfer window as the race heats up. Teams have bolstered their ranks in a frantic transfer window as the race heats up.
Chinhoyi Rangers pulled off a coup by snapping last season’s Soccer Star of the Year, Delight Gandari, from Banket United.
N’ombeyawora have chosen to keep their opponents and fans in the dark.
They haven’t revealed their new signings yet. But this publication understands that they have made additions to their squad.
“This time we have used a different approach. It’s a surprise.
‘‘We have bolstered our squad from defence up to the strikeforce,” said coach Nesbert “Yabo” Saruchera.
“We are now more dangerous than we were before. We have rectified a lot of things. Just come and see us in our next game.”
N’ombeyawora are set for a date against Ngezi Platinum U-19 on Friday at the Heart Stadium to mark an early return from the break.
At the other end of the table, a survival battle is slowly brewing up.
Karoi United, who are in 13th place, have amassed 22 points while Shamva, who are anchoring at the bottom, have 16 points.
Below are the confirmed transfers by Northern Region Soccer League clubs:
Black Rhinos
Ben Ndembe (Trojan Stars)
Ashton Mashoro (Hardrock)
Tapiwa Allan Antonio (Cranborne)
Black Mambas
Allan T Pamire (New Signing)
Brian T Kusinyera (FC Platinum)
Privilege Mugandani (N’ombeyawora)
PAM FC
Shepherd Maradza, Farai Sibanda, Elite Maseko, Tavonga Marasha (all from MSU)
Trust Marima (Renco Mine)
Alvin Tayo (Ngezi Platinum U19)
Zambezi G&C
Hardlife Zimunya, Malcom Dhliwayo (FC Wangu Mazodze)
Takudzwa Karinge (TelOne)
George Dzikiti (Ali Sundowns)
Northern Region Soccer League Fixture (KickOff 1400Hrs)
Tomorrow
Shamva vs PAM (Shamva Mine), N’ombeyawora vs Ngezi U-19 (The Heart Stadium)
Saturday
Karoi vs MWOS (Chikangwe), Golden Eagles vs Harare City (Ellis Robins), Zambezi G&C vs Black Rhinos (Centenary Sports Club), Chinhoyi Stars vs Cranborne Bullets (Chinhoyi Stadium), Trojan Stars vs Chinhoyi Rangers (Trojan Mine), Black Mambas vs Ali Sundowns (Mkushi Academy), Banket United vs FC Oden (Kuwadzana), Agama vs Chegutu Pirates (Pfura )
Eastern Region Soccer League Fixture (KickOff 1500Hrs)
Tomorrow
M. City Rovers vs Manica Diamonds U-19(Sakubva), Destiny Stars vs Tenax(Postponed)
Saturday
Buffaloes vs FC Wangu Mazodze (Vengere), GZU vs FC Hunters (Gaths Mine), Tongogara vs Renco Mine (Ratings)
Sunday
Rusitu Tigers vs Masvingo United (Ndima), St Paul’s Musami vs Chivhu (Rudhaka), Deportivo La Murambiwa (Bye)
