By Tadiwa Shunje
MASVINGO-Rufaro Starlets Queens suffered a disappointing 4-0 home defeat to in-inform
Correctional Queens at Mucheke stadium on May 09, 2026 as the visitor`s experience and
quality proved too much for the Masvingo based side.
Facing a side sitting second on the table, the Masvingo outfit struggled to match the intensity of
their opponents in the first half, with Correctional Queens taking control of the match through
quick movement and aggressive pressing.
Rufaro Starlets head coach, Langton Giwa said his players showed too much respect to the
visitors early on, which affected their performance.
“In the first half the girls were second to the ball because they respected Correctional Queens
too much due to the big names in their squad,” he said.
Despite the setback, Giwa praised his players for improving after the break where they showed
more composure and followed tactical instructions better.
“The girls played very well in the second half and they responded according to instructions,” he
added.
The defeat slows Rufaro Starlets’ momentum after their recent rise from 14th to 8th on the
table, but the coach believes the performance in the second half gives the team something
positive to build on.
Rufaro Starlets will now turn their focus to next home clash on May 13, 2026 at Mucheke
stadium against Chapungu, where they will be aiming for a quick response.
“We are expecting the girls to put in a good performance against Chapungu,” said Giwa.
