Leaders DeMbare Battle Bosso on Sunday
By Augustine Hwata
After taking a hiatus as the Warriors made a futile attempt to qualify for the African Cup of Nations finals, the Castle Lager Premiership almost sunk into oblivion.
It got worse for the domestic Premiership as debate raged on over the Warriors’ disappointing show in Luanda following their 2-0 defeat to bow out of the finals in South Africa next year.
Even as attention shifted from the Warriors, the Asiagate scandal dominated the football news and relegated the Mbada Diamonds Cup to the periphery. But excitement returns to the league this weekend after the PSL fixtured matches for this weekend.
And the biggest game will be the top of the table clash between log leaders Dynamos and second placed Highlanders at Rufaro. The match on Sunday promises all the ingredients of a thriller and could have a huge bearing on the destiny of the championship race.
Dynamos lead the table with 58 points while Bosso are two points shy. The Bulawayo giants are going into the match, still smarting from a 3-2 defeat to Monomotapa in a Mbada Diamonds Cup match at the Colliery on Sunday.
It was Highlanders’ second defeat in as many matches against Monoz who also stunned them 3-0 in the league at Rufaro last month. Reports were that all had not been well in the Highlanders camp ahead of their clash against Monomotapa as Bosso players boycotted training over winning bonuses.
Monomotapa players had also been boycotting training ahead of their trip to Hwange. Now with the championship at stake, Highlanders are expected to have recollected their act as they hope to pile the pressure on Dynamos.
Monoz, who have spoiled Highlanders’ run in both the league and the cup, will take Black Mambas at Rufaro. Black Mambas are just above the relegation zone but would need to keep their head above the danger zone.
Quelaton, who have been relegated from the league host Harare City at Luveve while rejuvenated CAPS United play struggling Gunners at Gwanzura on Sunday. The Herald
