Simba Bhora, Scottland, MWOS, Ngezi: Four Contenders, One Crown
Four title-chasing giants collide this weekend in Matchday 31, a round that could make or break the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship race.
Simba Bhora, Scottland, Ngezi Platinum Stars, and MWOS—currently occupying the top four spots—face off in decisive fixtures that could reshape the standings.
Simba Bhora travel to Baobab Stadium to face Ngezi Platinum, while Scottland host MWOS at Rufaro Stadium.
With just six matches left before the season ends on November 23, every point is critical.
Simba Bhora lead MWOS by six points and are banking on their experience and consistency.
They’ve collected 16 points from a possible 18 in reverse fixtures against their remaining opponents—more than any of their rivals.
Scottland, led by 2024 title-winning coach Tonderai Ndiraya, are pushing hard with a squad that includes Soccer Star of the Year Walter Musona and several former Simba Bhora players.
Their clash with MWOS is expected to be pivotal, especially with both teams still in mathematical contention.
Ngezi Platinum Stars, who exited the Chibuku Super Cup early, now benefit from a two-week break before hosting Herentals.
That gap offers valuable preparation time at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Simba Bhora’s CAF Champions League commitments could pose a distraction, as all matches are played outside Zimbabwe.
This weekend, they host Nsingizini Hotspurs of Eswatini in Francistown, Botswana.
Meanwhile, Scottland and MWOS are engaged in Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final action at Barbourfields and Gibbo respectively, which may affect their league focus.
The relegation battle adds further intensity.
Fixtures against bottom-placed Kwekwe United offer potential relief, and both Scottland and MWOS are scheduled to travel to Gweru to face the already-relegated side—an opportunity to collect crucial points.
Simba Bhora’s remaining fixtures include tough encounters against former champions Ngezi Platinum, CAPS United, and Highlanders—two of whom are currently involved in the relegation fight.
Their strong reverse fixture record suggests they are well-equipped to handle the pressure.
To secure the title, Simba Bhora need 13 points from their final six matches—four wins and a draw.
That requirement may decrease depending on results from Scottland, MWOS, and Ngezi Platinum.
The final day clash between MWOS and Ngezi Platinum at Ngoni Stadium could also prove decisive.
With the title, continental spots, and survival all hanging in the balance, Matchday 31 could be the turning point that crowns a champion — or cracks the race wide open.
