MARTIN MAWAYA
GWERU-The race for the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Golden Boot is beginning to take shape, with Ralph Kawondera emerging as the early frontrunner after nine matchdays.
The Herentals College FC forward leads the scoring charts with six goals, underlining his importance to a side that continues to punch above its weight in the early stages of the campaign.
Hot on his heels is former Warriors talisman Khama Billiat, now turning out for Scotland FC, who has found the net five times.
Billiat’s resurgence adds intrigue to the title race, with his experience and composure in front of goal proving decisive.
A cluster of players is tied on four goals, including Jairos Kasondo of Dynamos FC and Marvellous Mukumba from Ngezi Platinum Stars FC, reflecting the competitive edge across the league.
The chasing pack, sitting on three goals, features a mix of seasoned campaigners and rising talents such as Walter Musona, Frank Agyemang and Allen Mukombedzi, highlighting the spread of attacking threat across clubs.
What stands out this season is the diversity of clubs contributing to the scoring charts.
From traditional giants like Dynamos FC and Caps United FC to emerging sides such as Simba Bhora FC and MWOS FC, the goals are flowing from all corners of the league.
Analysts say Kawondera’s early lead could prove decisive if he maintains consistency, but history in the PSL shows that the Golden Boot race often shifts dramatically in the second half of the season.
With several proven finishers lurking just behind him, and the return to form of players like Billiat, the contest remains wide open.
As the league gathers momentum, the battle for supremacy, both on the table and in front of goal promises a fiercely contested campaign.
