Blanket Mine FC promoted to PSL

BLANKET Mine FC are the champions of the Central Region Soccer League and have secured promotion to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with a game to spare.

In a tense two-horse title race, the Gwanda-based side held their nerve to draw 1-1 with second-placed Kwekwe United at Baghdad Stadium today, a result that confirmed their promotion.

Going into the Matchday 33 showdown, Blanket Mine led the standings on 78 points, five clear of Kwekwe United on 73.

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