Fallen former Premier Soccer League clubs Chapungu FC and Shabanie Mine have got off to a bright start in the 2026 Central Region Soccer League as they aim for a return to the top-flight league.
Chapungu are top of the Central Region Soccer League after three matches with seven points, ahead of rivals Shabanie Mine FC on goal difference.
The Air Force side put up a sterling performance at Ascot Stadium in Gweru on Sunday, hammering ZRP Gwanda 4-0 to move to seven points. Both Chapungu and Shabanie Mine remain undefeated after three matches.
Tied on the same number of points with second-placed Shabanie Mine, the Airmen are in high spirits as they eye a return to the PSL, having been demoted seven years ago.
Shabanie Mine settled for a 1-1 draw with a battling Blanket Mine FC at Maglas Stadium on Sunday. The Chinda Boys had to come from behind to force a share of the spoils.
Returning side Kwekwe United were stunned after losing 1-0 to Gwanda Pirates at Baghdad Stadium. In other matches, MSU FC, whose first two fixtures were postponed, beat Shurugwi FC 1-0 at Makusha Stadium.
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Grain Tigers beat Matobo FC 3-0 at Minda Stadium, while West Nicholson drew 1-1 with Super Strikers in a Gwanda derby. At Sabi Mine Stadium, Sabi Gold Mine FC beat Vhembe Stars Academy 2-1, while Tongogara beat FC Platinum Under-19 2-0. In Beitbridge, newcomers Good Morning collected points on the road after beating Dulibadzimu United 1-0 at Dulibadzimu Stadium.