The 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League continues this weekend with top team Simba Bhora visiting Baobab Stadium to face defending champions Ngezi Platinum Stars on Saturday, September 28.
Simba Bhora leads the league with 56 points, while Ngezi Platinum Stars, sitting at 42 points, have played fewer matches.
In another significant match that day, second-placed FC Platinum will host Highlanders at Mandava Stadium. FC Platinum, with 47 points, is under pressure to secure a trophy this season after their exit from the Chibuku Super Cup at the hands of Manica Diamonds. Highlanders, one of Zimbabwe’s traditional football giants, have garnered 41 points from 27 games.
Additional matches on Saturday include ZPC Kariba facing Greenfuel at Nyamhunga Stadium, Arenel Movers taking on Hwange at Luveve Stadium, and Herentals College hosting Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium.
On Sunday, September 29, Bikita Minerals will compete against Manica Diamonds at Sakubva Stadium in Mutare. Bikita Minerals is currently 13th with 30 points, tied with Bulawayo Chiefs, while Manica Diamonds rank 4th with 42 points.
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Another key match features CAPS United hosting Yadah Stars, spotlighting the league’s joint top scorers, William Manondo and Khama Billiat, both of whom have netted 11 goals alongside Highlanders’ Lynoth Chikuhwa.
Additionally, Chicken Inn will face Bulawayo Chiefs at Luveve Stadium, while bottom-placed Chegutu Pirates will welcome TelOne, who are currently in 14th place with 29 points.
Here’s the Matchday 28 fixture list:
Saturday, September 28, 2024:
- ZPC Kariba FC vs Greenfuel FC (Nyamhunga Stadium)
- FC Platinum vs Highlanders FC (Mandava Stadium)
- Arenel Movers FC vs Hwange FC (Luveve Stadium)
- Herentals College FC vs Dynamos FC (Rufaro Stadium)
- Ngezi Platinum Stars FC vs Simba Bhora FC (Baobab Stadium)
Sunday, September 29, 2024:
- Bikita Minerals FC vs Manica Diamonds FC (Sakubva Stadium)
- CAPS United FC vs Yadah FC (Rufaro Stadium)
- Chicken Inn FC vs Bulawayo Chiefs FC (Luveve Stadium)
- Chegutu Pirates FC vs TelOne FC (Baobab Stadium)
2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League