By Edward Marange
Monomotapa suffered the heaviest defeat recorded in the group stages of the African Champions League when they lost 0-5 to DRC champions TP Mazembe.
The shock defeat will mean Monoz face a mountain in their bid to reach the semi-finals of the elite African club championship. It also meant TP Mazembe maintained their grip on the leadership of their group.
The last time such a netball score line was seen was in 2004 when Nigeria’s Enyimba beat Malawi’s Bakili Bullets 6-1. The other heavy defeat came in the same year, when Cameroon’s Jeanne Arc beat Senegal’s USM 5-0 in the same tournament.
Monomotapa failed to repeat their opening match heroics in beating Tunisian giants Etoile Du Sahel. Instead they gave a lifeless performance particularly in the second half when they crumbled like a deck of cards.
Alain Kaluyituka Dioko for TP Mazembe scored a hat-trick in the 45th, 68th and 78th minutes. The other goals came from captain Tresor Mputu in the 58th minute and Kabangu Mulota in the 66th minute.
Monomotapa Squad:
Goalkeepers: Godfrey Mangove, Jorum Muchambo
Defenders: Vorster Chitema, Abel Chimusaru, Luckmore Simango, Muchineripi Waerera, Fidelis Mangezi, Asani Nhongo, Ocean Mushure
Midfielders: Tendai Samanja, Mthulisi Maphosa, Brian Mapfumo, Daniel Kamunenga, Christopher Semakwere, Charles Chiutsa
Strikers: Tendai Gwata, Darryl Nyandoro, Tawanda Nyamandwe
Technical: Rodwell Dhlakama (Head coach), Taurai Mangwiro (assistant coach), Clayton Munemo (Team manager), Loveness Mangena (Medic)
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