By Tatiana Mhararira
FC Wangu Mazodze’s Premier Soccer League aspirations are getting slim following a 2 – 0 defeat at Rudhaka Stadium, the home ground of FC Hunters, which significantly reduced the gap between the log leaders and main rivalry Tenax FC.
The Kingdom Boys as FC Wangu Mazodze is affectionately known, was leading with 14 points at some point but the team is now just 2 points ahead of second-placed Tenax
FC Wangu Mazodze is at the top of the table with 64 points from 28 matches. Tenax FC follows closely behind with 62 points from 29 games, while Triangle FC is third placed with 60 points from 28 matches.
With only 4 games left, Mazodze needs to secure at least 3 wins at most to grab the title, provided that Tenax wins all of their remaining matches.
Both Tenax and Triangle are fighting for the PSL promotion ticket and are capitalizing on every opportunity to advance.
As the competition intensifies, they aim to claim victory against the log leaders, who have a tendency of dropping points as the season draws to a close, reminiscent of Arsenal’s performance last season.
In the previous season, FC Wangu Mazodze missed out on the title after drawing with Renco Mine FC on the final day, while Tenax FC lost their chance for promotion to the PSL following a board decision that revealed they had fielded an unregistered player in their last match, allowing Bikita Minerals FC to secure promotion instead.
Triangle FC, having been relegated from the PSL due to a lack of points, is determined to reclaim their place this season and is fighting hard to do so.
FC Wangu Mazodze believes in its ability to achieve PSL promotion, which was last accomplished by Masvingo United FC several years ago.
In their next match, FC Wangu Mazodze will face Tenax FC at their home ground, Mucheke Stadium. The remaining fixtures include an away match against Mutare City Rovers and two home matches against St. Paul’s Musami FC and Surrey FC.
