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Fungai Muderere, Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE ZIFA Southern Region Division One League enters Round 11 tomorrow, with log leaders Bulawayo Chiefs set to host army side Imbizo at Chiefs Village.
Bulawayo Chiefs, a former Premier Soccer League (PSL) outfit, reclaimed top spot on the log after a goalless draw away to Victoria Falls City Herentals in the resort town last weekend.
Now under the guidance of the well-travelled John Nyikadzino, the Chiefs are tied on 20 points with Hwange but lead the standings thanks to a superior goal difference of +15. Hwange, who were held to a 1–1 draw by Bulawayo Warriors, sit second with a goal difference of +11 after 10 rounds.
This weekend, the coal miners will travel to Bulawayo to face Bossio90 at White City Stadium. In their Week Nine fixture, Hwange were also held to a 1–1 draw by Eagle Life — marking their second stalemate of the season.
Third-placed Nkayi United, who have impressed so far, will be on the road to face Nust. In their previous outing, Nkayi United edged visiting Talen Vision 1-0 to take their points tally to 19. They are level on points with Casmyn and Black Rock.
Casmyn head into the weekend buoyed by a 2–0 home win over Ajax Hotspurs Movers.
Hwange-based Black Rock, under the stewardship of former Warriors, Monomotapa, and Highlanders midfield maestro Mthulisi Maphosa, have made a strong impression in their debut campaign. Maphosa has guided the youthful side to joint third place in a short space of time, earning plaudits for his leadership.
Elsewhere, Talen Vision will take on Eagle Life at White City Stadium, while Zebra Revolution welcome Plumtree-based Mainline at the White City B Arena.
Megawatt FC will lock horns with Jordan Sinnot at Hwange’s Chakona Ground, while Bulawayo City will look to make home advantage count when they face Victoria Falls City Herentals.
Last Weekend Results
Hwange 1-1 Bulawayo Warriors, Nkayi United 1 -0 TalenVision, Victoria Falls 0-0 Bulawayo Chiefs, Casmyn 2-0 Ajax Movers, Imbizo 2-1 Bulawayo City, Megawatt 2-0 Eagle Life. Jordan 1-0 Nust, Black Rock 1-0 Bosso90.
Week 11 Fixtures
Today: Bulawayo Chiefs v Ibizo (Chiefs Village).
Tomorrow: Ajax Hotspurs Movers v Blackrock (White City B Arena), Talen Vision v Eagle Life (White City Stadium), Zebra Revolution v Mainline (White City B Arena), Megawatt v Jordan (Chakona), Nust FC v Nkayi United (Nust Stadium).
Sunday: Bulawayo City v Victoria Falls City Herentals (White City), Bosso90 v Hwange (White City Stadium). — @FungaiMuderere
