FAITH NDOU
MASVINGO-Rufaro Starlets registered their first win of the Zimbabwe Women’s Premier Soccer League season after edging Rise of Hope Academy 2-1 at Bata Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Privilege Magagani and Shalom Hunda were on target for Rufaro Starlets, sealing all three points in a hard-fought encounter.
Rise of Hope Academy took an early lead in the opening minutes but Rufaro Starlets showed resilience, coming from behind to turn the match in their favour.
The victory sees Rufaro Starlets move to eighth position on the log with three points.
Speaking to The Midweek Watch, Rufaro Starlets Head coach Langton Giwa expressed satisfaction with the result, highlighting its importance for team morale.
“I’m happy for my first away win. Winning this game has boosted the confidence of the girls and now we are focusing on our next match,” said Giwa.
Rufaro Starlets will host second placed Correctional Queens at Mucheke Stadium this coming weekend.
