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ABOUT 23 clubs are set to compete in the Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (Buz) National League that will be held in Bulawayo over the weekend.

The tournament runs from Saturday to Monday and will be staged at Girls College, Christian Brothers College (CBC) and the command centre Khanyisile Sports Centre, formerly known as Bulawayo Club for the Disabled (BCD).

Fourteen clubs will compete in the men’s category and nine in the women’s division.

Howard Phangwana, spokesperson for the tournament organisers, said provinces that would be represented at the tournament are Bulawayo, Masvingo, Midlands, Manicaland and Matabeleland North. He said they were still waiting for Harare’s confirmation.

“As Bulawayo we’re ready for the games. From provinces that have confirmed, Bulawayo will be represented by five men’s and five women’s clubs, the Midlands (five men’s and two women’s), while Masvingo will have one team in each category. Manicaland are bringing two men’s teams and one ladies’ side, while Matabeleland North will only bring the women’s team.

Winners of the tournament will represent the country at the regional club championships to be held later this year.