Northern Region Division 1 race still wide open

Zim Now Writer

The Northern Region Soccer League title race always goes down to the wire and the 2023 season is no exception.

Last season, the three-horse race for promotion to the Premier Soccer League involving eventual champions Simba Bhora, Herentals U20 and Golden Eagles, was simply enthralling.

Simba eventually won the title, having accumulated 78 points, four ahead of second-placed Herentals U20.

This year, the title race is wide open and up for grabs.

Black Mambas lead the way after 13 games, with 29 points, four ahead of second-placed placed Herentals U20, who are still putting up a fight despite promoting many of their players to their first team in the PSL.

Ambitious Norton-based side MWOS, who have roped in veteran tactician Lloyd Mutasa as their head coach, occupy third position, one point behind Herentals U20.

Golden Eagles, whose quest for promotion is as clear as daylight, are fourth on the table, having accumulated the same number of points with MWOS but only behind the Punters on goal difference.

In fact, MWOS, Eagles, Harare City and Chegutu Pirates, have all amassed 24 points from the first 13 matches and are separated by goal difference.