FAITH NDOU
Masvingo United Football Club edged 10-man Tongogara United FC 1-0 in a tense encounter at Mucheke Stadium.
The decisive moment came just before halftime when Agrippa Murimba was fouled in the box and calmly converted from the spot. Despite the win, Masvingo United remain second on the log, tied at 57 points with leaders FC Hunters, who retained top spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mutare City Rovers thanks to a superior goal difference.
Great Zimbabwe University Football Club also grabbed a vital win in their relegation survival push, edging Chivhu FC 3-2 at Gaths Mine Stadium. Tinotenda Nyandoro netted a brace while Ronald Mupangai added another for the Students in a hard-fought battle that keeps their hopes of staying up alive.
Renco Mine FC boosted their own survival hopes with a crucial 2-0 win over bottom-placed St Paul’s Musami, a result that gives them much-needed momentum ahead of their next fixture.
FC Wangu Mazodze had no action this weekend as they were on a bye.
Upcoming Fixtures
Great Zimbabwe University FC travel to face Manica Diamonds U19.
Renco Mine FC host title chasing Masvingo United at Maramba Stadium.
FC Wangu Mazodze return to action at Mucheke Stadium to host Destiny Stars.
As the season edges closer to its climax, every point matters for both title hopefuls and relegation battlers alike.
