Blackrock go tops in Mat North

A DETERMINED Blackrock FC shot to the top of the Zifa Matabeleland North Division 2A league table after chalking up a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Shumba Stars at Dampa Secondary School at Cross Dete on Saturday.

Shumba Stars had turned the venue into a dreaded zone for visiting teams, but Blackrock had other ideas courtesy of goals by former Premiership outfit Flame Lilly striker Brighton Ndou and Timothy Chuma. Stars replied through striker Alexander Phiri.

Another new Dete team Iwisa Sparrows stayed second on the log with a crucial 2-1 victory over Ingagula at Ngotsheni ground, with Phikani Ngozo and Thabiso Ndlela grabbing their goals, and Fanuel Ndlovu getting Ingagula’s consolation.

Erstwhile log leaders Hotspurs Leopards failed to overcome struggling Flying Elephants and were held to a shock 1-1 stalemate at Raylton ground.

At Lukosi ground, fans were treated to a five-goal thriller as Lukosi Pirates edged visiting Amagagasi Under-19 3-2. Lukosi’s goals came from Moses Khumalo (brace) and Ernest Ncube, while Amagagasi’s Golden Sakara grabbed a brace.

An entertaining Hwange derby at Lwendulu Old Ground pitting Nengasha Stars against OT Lions Academy ended in a 1-1 draw.

At Chinotimba ground, Trumus Warriors won 2-1 in a thrilling local derby against Corinthians, with Hubert Ncube and Clyvine Sibanda scoring for Warriors, while George Beza was on target for Corinthians.

On Sunday, Classic Luyando were thumped 1-3 by army team Moto Moto. Ernest Gwitima, Needed Moyo and Gift Sibanda were on target for the soldiers, while Luyando’s face-saver came from Khonzani Nkomo. Hwange Reserves edged Baobab Rovers 1-0 at the Colliery Stadium thanks to Nyasha Dube’s goal.