adminTakudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
THE race for promotion in the Zifa Northern Region continues this weekend with leaders ZPC Kariba hoping to consolidate their place at the top of the table.The Mashonaland West side have a seven-point lead and a win against Gunners at Lafarge this afternoon will move them closer to their dream of a place in the Premiership.
Mashonaland West has not had a Premiership side since Eiffel Wildcats collapsed and the province, which used to be the home of mighty Mhangura and Rio Tinto, now has a good chance of providing a team for the top-flight league. The Eastern Region will focus to the annual Sylvia Dube Memorial Trophy quarter-final matches.
Hippo Valley have already won the championship and Moses Chunga said he will leave the Cup assignments to his assistant Taku Shariwa. “I have played the big role of winning the championship and I will leave the rest to my assistants.
“We are gunning for both the League and Cup double and so we will take this tournament seriously as well,” said Chunga.
Bulawayo Chiefs have already won the Southern Region Division One championship while Chapungu secured the ticket from the Central Region.
Northern Region Fixtures
Today
Blue Rangers v Chegutu Pirates (Aspindale), Gunners v ZPC Kariba (Lafarge), Power Master v Twalumba (Ngoni), Lake Harvest v Commando Bullets (Nyamhunga), Forester v ZRP Morris (Mvurwi), JMC Academy v DStv Rangers (Shamva), Jumbo Giants v Mushowane Stars (Jumbo Giants), Flame Lilly v Banket United (Chikurubi)
Tomorrow: DC Academy v Starbill (Tomlison)
Sylvia Dube Memorial Tournament
Today: Mutare City Rovers v South Downs (Sakubva)
Tommorow: Gaza Gunners v Hippo Valley (Gaza), Renco Mine v Masvingo United (Maramba), Ruwa United v Surrey Abattoirs (Rudhaka)
Central Region Fixtures
Today: Tongogara v Tripple B (Amaveni), Kwekwe Pirates v Gaths Mine (Amaveni), FC Platinum U19 v Vumbachikwe (Mandava), NM Academy v Hwahwa (Mvuma), Chapungu v Hardbody (Ascot), Chrome Stars v MSU(Chrome), Jessie Mine v Silo United (Collen Bawn), Town United V Gwanda Rumblers.
Southern Region Fixtures
Today: Hwange Juniors v Tsholotsho (Hwange), Bantu Rovers v Rufaro Rovers (Luveve), Black Boots v Mpumalanga (Fairbridge), Ajax Hotspurs v New West City (White City), Bulawayo Jumbos v v Quelaton (Brad Barracks), Technosphere v ZPC Hwange (Hwange), Zimbabwe Saints v Ntabazinduna (Portuguese).
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