By Tadiwa Shunje
MASVINGO-FC Wangu Mazodze’s difficult run continued after a painful 3-2 derby defeat to
Masvingo United FC on May 10, 2026 at Mucheke stadium coming just days after a heavy 4-1
loss to league leaders Yadah FC.
The derby at Mucheke Stadium delivered another frustrating afternoon for the Kingdom boys
who showed flashes of promise but once again failed to convert key chances into points.
The Kingdom Boys had started brightly in the opening stages, pressing early and creating
openings but were punished as Masvingo United FC (Una Una) grew into the contest.
FC Wangu Mazodze did manage to break the deadlock through Raphinose Kusizani’s superb
free-kick in the 14 th minute lifting hopes of a response after their Yadah humiliation but their
advantage was short-lived as Tinotenda Nyandoro levelled matters in the 34 th minute, ensuring
the sides went into halftime locked at 1-1.
After the break, Una Una took control where Amicable Sibanda struck in the 54 th minute to turn
the game around before Hillary Bakacheza extended the lead in the 66 th minute with a powerful
finish to make it 3-1.
Mazodze refused to go down without a fight and pushed forward late on, eventually pulling one
back in the 88 th minute to set up a tense finish. But despite the late surge, Una Una held on to seal
a 3-2 victory and deepen the Kingdom boys’ misery.
The result adds to growing frustration within the camp, with supporters left disappointed after
back-to-back defeats that have exposed defensive frailties and a lack of killer instinct in front of
goal.
FC Wangu Mazodze spokesperson, Courage Kandira said the derby loss was painful but insisted
the team showed commitment despite their struggles.
“A tense and competitive match. Unfortunately, it wasn’t our day but the boys played to their
level best, we failed to utilize many chances in the first half,” he said.
The Kingdom boys now quickly turn their attention to a demanding fixture schedule with an
away trip to Grand Legacy FC followed by a home clash against Greenfuel FC as they search for
a response.
“We are playing Grand Legacy away, we are yet to receive fixture but probably May 13 or 14,”
said Kandira.
With pressure mounting after consecutive defeats, Mazodze will be desperate to rediscover form
as they are sitting on number 14 with nine points before their season slips further out of control
while Una Una is on number three with 17 points.
