Tobias Mandoreba in Hwange
INGAGULA FC shot to the top of the Zifa Matabeleland North Division Two League on superior goal difference after hammering Classic Luyando 4-0 at Chinotimba Stadium on Saturday.
Richard Hlatshwayo scored a brace, while Gift Nyoni and John Chinyerere ensured Ingagula made a bold statement of intent.
Not to be outdone, league newcomers Mosi Rovers and Boabab Rovers also kept breathing hot on Ingagula’s neck with victories over Iwisa and Hwange Under-17 respectively.
Mqondisi Ngwenya, Arnold Sibanda and Innocent Ncube were on target for Mosi in their 3-1 win over Iwisa, who got their consolation from Owen Ngoma.
Baobab Rovers beat Hwange Under-17, with goals by Brandon Phiri and Govern Sikapila ensuring Chipangano’s developmental side did not cause an upset. Victor Chungwa scored the Hwange juniors’ face saver.
On Sunday, Moto Moto were held to a 1-1 stalemate by new side Hotspurs Leopards FC from Dete at the Sports Pavilion.
Prolific goal scorer Shaibar Dimingu was on target for Moto Moto, while the visitors snatched a point through a Thokozani Dube wonder goal.
At Lukhosi Stadium, Lukhosi Pirates disappointed their hundreds of fans with a flat performance in a 0-2 loss to Tenax FC. Prince Sharara and Erick Sibanda were on target for the visitors.
Blackrock FC continued to sing the blues after they were hammered 4-2 at home by visiting Amagagasi U-19. Amagagasi scored through Khumbulani Sibanda, Lifalakwabo Mpofu (brace) and Tinashe Mpoli, while Blackrock had goals from promising striker Alex Ngorora and Blessing Ngoma.