It was a disappointing weekend for football clubs based in Zvishavane, with most teams suffering defeats in their respective leagues.
In the top-flight league, FC Platinum endured a heavy 3-0 loss to Simba Bhora at Wadzanai Stadium. The defeat marked a frustrating outing for the Zvishavane side, who struggled to find rhythm throughout the match. Head coach Joel Luphahla admitted his team failed to rise to the occasion.
“It’s a bad day in the office. We never got going from the first minute and at the end of the day, it’s a disappointing result, especially for the fans who travelled with us from Zvishavane,” he said.
In the Central Region Soccer League, Shabanie Mine FC also fell to a 3-0 defeat against Chapungu F.C. at Ascot Stadium. Despite the loss being their first since the start of the season, head coach Andrew Chisunga remained optimistic about his squad’s efforts.
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“Even though we lost the game, I am proud of these players. Losing is part of football,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sabi Gold Mine FC suffered a 3-1 defeat to Kwekwe United, marking their second consecutive loss after another setback in Gwanda. Head coach Msendeki Khumbulani expressed concern over his team’s performance and discipline.
“I am very disappointed with their performances. We lost at home and collected too many yellow cards, yet we still have games to focus on next week,” he said.
The only bright spot for Zvishavane came in the Division Two league, where Pams Academy secured a 2-1 victory over Mbesa.
Overall, it was a challenging round of fixtures for Zvishavane teams, who will now look to regroup and improve their performances in the coming matches.
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