The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League returns this Friday with a highly anticipated clash between Scottland and ZPC Kariba — two teams chasing very different objectives.
While meetings between the two sides might usually pass without much fanfare, this fixture at Rufaro Stadium comes at a crucial point in the season.
Debutants Scottland are pushing for the title in their first top-flight campaign, and a win over ZPC Kariba could prove decisive. The Mabvuku-based outfit sit just one point behind leaders and reigning champions Simba Bhora, and victory on Friday would see them briefly climb to the summit. Their confidence will be high after recording five straight league wins.
In contrast, ZPC Kariba are focused on staying afloat. Despite occupying 8th place, they are only six points clear of the relegation zone, making this encounter all the more significant.
Scottland’s attacking power — long expected to trouble defences — is finally beginning to click, but ZPC’s resilience at the back has kept them in the league for years.
Saturday’s action features another headline fixture, with champions Simba Bhora visiting MWOS at Ngoni Stadium in Norton. MWOS started the season strongly but have struggled in the second half of the campaign.
Also on Saturday, Ngezi Platinum Stars host Bikita Minerals at Baobab Stadium, Green Fuel face Herentals in Chisumbanje, and Chicken Inn lock horns with Manica Diamonds in a relegation battle.
Sunday’s schedule includes Highlanders taking on TelOne at Barbourfields, CAPS United facing Yadah at Rufaro, Triangle clashing with FC Platinum at Gibbo, and Kwekwe United meeting Dynamos in a basement showdown.
Source-TheZimbabweTimes
