Story by Mthokozisi Dube
A HIGH-STAKES showdown is on the cards in the ZIFA Southern Region Division One League on Saturday as log leaders Hwange take on ambitious title challengers Talen Vision at White City Stadium in Bulawayo.
League action resumes this weekend following the Munhumutapa Challenge break, with the clash between second-placed Talen Vision and pace-setters Hwange emerging as the standout fixture.
Talenvision have revived their push for Premier Soccer League football after appointing experienced coach Mkhuphali Masuku, with the move already yielding positive results.
The Bulawayo-based side are now within touching distance of the summit, trailing Hwange by six points ahead of Saturday’s potentially decisive encounter.
The match carries significant implications for both teams’ promotion ambitions as the title race gathers momentum.
Elsewhere in the Southern Region, third-placed Bulawayo Warriors face a difficult home assignment against promotion hopefuls Nkayi United.
Bulawayo City take on Blackrock in a late kick-off at White City Stadium, while Aqua Stars host Mosi Rovers at Chiefs Village.
Zimbabwe Saints entertain Zebra Revolution, Victoria Falls Herentals face Casymn at Chinotimba, and Megawatt clash with Jordan at Chakona.
Khami United host Bosso 90 at Khami, while Njube Hotspurs square off against Mbizo at White City Stadium on Sunday.
In the Central Region, Kwekwe United host West Nicholson at Baghdad Stadium, while Super Strikers face Blanket Mine at Phelandaba.
Former Premier Soccer League side Chapungu welcome FC Platinum Juniors at Ascot Stadium, with Sabi Gold Mine taking on Tongogara at Sabi Mine.
Shabanie Mine host Dulibadzimu United at Maglas Stadium, while Shurugwi battle Matobo at Makusha Stadium.
In the MCM Northern Region League, log leaders Harare City host Highrange at Callies as they seek to maintain their promotion charge.
Zambezi Gas face CP Chemicals at Centenary, Shamva Mine take on FC Oden at Shamva Mine, and Jumbo Giants host Craneborne Bullets at Jumbo Mine.
Banket Mine clash with Marere at Kuwadzana, Chegutu Pirates take on MWOS at Pfupajena, Golden Eagles host Rangers at Ellis Robins, while Black Rhinos face Ngezi U19 Stars.
In the Eastern Region, Green Fuel host Tenax at GreenFuel Arena, African Mineral Venture take on Destiny at Vengere, Manica Diamonds face Buffaloes at Chisamba, while Great Zimbabwe lock horns with FC Wangu Mazodze.
