By Tatiana Mhararira
Masvingo Pool league kicked off over the weekend with 17 teams battling for honours this season.
Masvingo Pool Association (Mapa) confirmed that 16 teams will battle it out for the championship this season namely Traven Boys, Superstars, Hiri Hiri, Hillthru, Victoria Ranch, Manhede Bulldogs, Mamuka, ZPCS, Bhuka, Aminas, Cue Masters, Yeukai, Eastvale Rangers, Soweto, Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Missiles, New Horizon and Lion Stars.
In opening matches, Tarven boys (Bob’s) won 11- 5 against Superstars at Yeukai whilst Hiri Hiri got the better of Eastvale Rangers by 9-7.
Hillthru and Victoria Ranch, Manhede Bulldogs humbled Mamula 13-3, ZPCS got the better of Cue Masters with a 10-6 drabbing, Bhuka and Aminas posted an impressive wins defeating Yeukai (11-5) and Soweto (12-4) respectively.
The GZU Missiles match against Lion Stars was postponed as GZU is currently on vacation break and students will only be back in August.
New Horizon Pool Club came in as the league new comers replacing Masvingo City team.
However, most of the matches were disturbed by stoppages as misunderstandings arose due to the rules of the game, a development which prompted Mapa to swiftly provide the rules and guidelines to every club in the league.
