Lovemore Zigara Midlands Correspondent
A BLOOD and thunder encounter is expected in Gweru today as MSU take on former Premiership side Shabanie Mine at the University Grounds in a Zifa Central Soccer League fixture.The “Varsity Sharks” come into the match buoyed by a 4-3 win over Gweru United in a local derby while Shabanie Mine are nursing the wounds from the 1-3 defeat to ZPC Munyati.

The MSU would want to build on their last Sunday win to lay a foundation for a championship challenge while the Chinda Boys would be looking to redeem themselves and put their campaign back on track.

MSU coach, Joseph Michael conceded that today’s match is going to be a litmus test for his side but said his charges will emerge victorious.

“Playing against a team which is coming from the Premiership is always tough because they’re looking for a quick return into the topflight league. What makes our task difficult is that they were beaten by ZPC Munyati last week and would want to prove a point when they play us,” said Michael.

“However, we’ve prepared well for them and we don’t see anything that can stop us from beating them especially when we’re playing at home.”
The students will bank on home support to spur them. Arnold Jani, Shabanie Mine’s coach is upbeat of dismantling the home side in their own backyard.

“It’s not a secret that we want a quick return into the Premiership because it’s where we belong. Therefore, it’s important that we start to collect points early in the season so that we lay a firm foundation for our campaign.”

In other matches, a mouthwatering encounter is in the offing when unbeaten Chrome Stars host youthful Gweru United at Chrome while at Mkoba Stadium a battle of electricity generators is on the cards as ZETDC Southern Region face ZPC Munyati.

Fixtures

Today: ZRP Beitbridge vs Tongogara (Dulibadzimu), MSU vs Shabanie Mine (MSU), Chrome Stars vs Gweru United (Chrome), Vumbachikwe vs Silo United (Collen Bawn), ZETDC Southern Region vs ZPC Munyati (Mkoba)

Tomorrow: Border Strikers vs Ivan Hoe (Dulibadzimu), Blanket Mine vs Sable Chemicals (Blanket Mine) FC Platinum U19 vs Mvuma Stars (Mandava)

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