Veteran forward Ralph Kawondera has emerged as a serious contender for the goal scorer award in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after Matchday 13, with the Herentals College FC striker sitting two clear at the top of the golden boot standings with an impressive eight goals to his name.
Kawondera's haul puts him in a commanding position in the race for the division's most coveted individual prize, and his form has been a significant factor in Herentals' strong showing this season as they sit among the league's pacesetters.
Herentals sit fifth on the log standings with 22 points from 13 matches going into the weekend fixtures where they face Simba Bhora tomorrow.
Chasing him is a fascinating three-way tie on six goals each.
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Scottland FC's Khama Billiat, has delivered on his promise with six goals, level with Dynamos FC's Jairos Kasondo and Hardrock FC's Washington Navaya. The trio will each be desperate to close the gap on Kawondera and thrust themselves into golden boot contention.
On four goals each, a quartet of strikers keep themselves firmly in the conversation. Marvellous Mukumba of Ngezi Platinum Stars, Frank Agyemang of Dynamos, Melikhaya Ncube of Bulawayo Chiefs and Scottland FC veteran Walter Musona all sit within striking distance of the leaders.
Notably, Dynamos contribute two players in Kasondo and Agyemang to the top scorers chart despite their difficult run of form, a reminder that individual brilliance has shone even amid collective struggle at Dembare.
With the season still far from over, the golden boot race promises to be one of the most compelling subplots of the 2026 campaign.
