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At match day 22, Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Eastern Region Division 1 is unpredictable and exciting as the top five teams are set apart by only a few points.
FC Wangu Mazodze returned to the top with 42 points after defeating Midway FC 2-1 at Vhengere Stadium while another 42 pointer Tenax played to a goalless match with Bikita Minerals losing two points giving Wangu Mazodze a chance to climb up the ladder.
Though both teams have 42 points, they are separated by a goal difference with Wangu Mazodze having 91 goals and Tenax FC has 18 goals.
Rusitu Tigers FC on third position with 40 points displayed a five star performance on September 17, 2023 outclassing Manica Diamonds Juniors by 5 goals as the final episode of the second league of Division 1 league is becoming more competitive and tough.
On number four and five are Mutare City Rovers FC and Bikita Minerals FC respectively and both have 38, but Mutare City is on number four because of goal difference having 20 goals while Bikita Minerals FC has 14.
The league is now unpredictable and difficult to foretell because one loss blows chances of promotion as the Tenax draw with Bikita Minerals created an opportunity for FC Wangu Mazodze to return on top of the ladder.
All the teams in top five are playing at their best level as they are looking forward to promotion into the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League next year as only one team is promoted to the highest soccer league in the country.
The bottom three has JM Busha 54 FC on number 13 with 18 points followed by Manicaland Diamonds U19 FC with 14 points and sitting on bottom of the log is Chiredzi Stars FC with nine points.
Masvingo United (Una Una) have managed to maintain their winning form when they dismissed Chiredzi Stars by three goals to nil at Mucheke stadium as they aim for top 4 which seems to be out of reach.
