By Meditation Mposi
The battle for the Sunday Super soccer League which covers four districts of Masvingo Province began on October 6, 2024 with 15 teams from across the districts.
The league is made up of Ngundu FC, Dare FC, Shongamiti FC, Gwatipedza FC, Predators FC, Tokwe Mukosi FC, Runesu FC, Chasiya FC from Chivi; four teams from Mwenezi district which includes Lundi Tigers, Mususu, Zizhou, Hlezani; two teams from Masvingo district namely Chiwawa FC , Renco Juniors and one from Chiredzi district which is Chisase FC.
Super Sunday League president Tamuka Dewa said the aim of the league was to make societies free from drug, substance abuse and to groom young talent.
“We have more than 5 players who joined Division 1 side Renco FC. We aim to continue entertaining communities and to fight against drug and substance abuse and domestic violence,” said Dewa.
The league’s Technical Director Baureni Baureni said the league began peacefully and urged communities to rally behind their teams.
“First games were played peacefully and I want to believe that we have started well and we will finish in the same spirit of sportsmanship. Let’s support the teams and promote a healthier community,” said Baureni.
He also said he is expecting intense competition from the league.
“The league is expected to be highly competitive, with several teams capable of pulling off surprises like Zizhou FC against the traditional powerhouse Renco Juniors and Gwatipedza FC. This unpredictability adds excitement to the season. The 2024-2025 Sunday Super League season promises to be thrilling, with intense competition at both ends of the table,” said Baureni.
Last season Gwatipedza Football Club (FC) was crowned the champion of the league while Renco Mine Juniors lifted the off-season tournament that was played at Shongamiti, last year.
On the first matches of the 2024 season played on October 6, Lundi Tigers won 1 -0 against Predators, Zizhou won 4-1 against Real Chisase Academy, Chiwawa won 1-0 against Renco Juniors, Shongamiti lost to Mususu 1-2, Dare won 2-I against Hlezani and Chasiya and Gwatipedza drew 1-1.
