Posts by Northern Region Correspondent
Mandiranga, Chigwida combine to cut Rhinos’ lead to one point in gripping NRSL title race
Emmanuel Mandiranga’s 67th minute strike and a heroic penalty save from Tafadzwa Chigwida were enough as Harare City beat log leaders Black Rhinosin a Week 28 MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League encounter played at at Callies Sports Club yesterday. The result has blown the title race wide open with 14 games left to play.…
Read MoreKatsande’s FC Oden growing into one of NRSL’s tough teams to beat
Willard Katsande’s impressive start to life in the FC Oden dugout continued on Sunday after guiding his side to a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Golden Eagles in the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League. Tinotenda Chipindu’s solitary 85th winner did the job for Katsande’s troops. The narrow victory not only secured maximum points but…
Read MoreDedication driving Harare City’s NRSL title charge, says Try Ncube
Harare City head coach Try Ncube has credited dedication, hard work and determination for his side’s impressive resurgence in the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League as the Sunshine Boys continue their pursuit of the championship and the league’s sole promotion ticket to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. Harare City’s title ambitions received a…
Read MoreHarare City keep pressure on Black Rhinos
The MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League title race took another fascinating twist on Matchday 24 as the front-runners continued to stamp their authority while the battle for survival intensified at the foot of the table. A weekend of narrow victories, commanding performances and hard-fought stalemates ensured there was no shortage of drama across the…
Read MoreHarare City still in contention for the title, says Try Ncube
Harare City coach Try Ncube believes his side remains firmly in the race for the league title after back-to-back victories boosted the team’s confidence at the start of the second half of the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League season. The recent wins have given the Sunshine Boys fresh momentum, with Ncube insisting his players…
Read MoreMCM Estates NRSL match day 23: Rhinos look to tighten grip as title race intensifies
The MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League returns with a full midweek Matchday 23 programme today and tomorrow, with crucial points at stake at both ends of the table. League leaders Black Rhinos remain the team to beat after opening up an eight-point lead at the summit of the table. The army side tops the…
Read MoreNRSL match day 23: Black Rhinos look to tighten grip as promotion race intensifies
The MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League returns with a full midweek Matchday 23 programme on 12 and 13 August, with crucial points at stake at both ends of the table. League leaders Black Rhinos remain the team to beat after opening up an eight-point lead at the summit. The army side tops the standings…
Read MoreBlack Rhinos open 8-point lead af the top of MCM Estates NRSL
Black Rhinos tightened their grip on the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League title race after a commanding 3-0 victory over Batanai, extending their lead at the top of the table to eight points. The army side capitalised on Harare City’s 2-0 defeat to MWOS U19 on Tuesday, opening a significant gap as the championship…
Read MoreFrom promotion rivals to Cup dreamers: Chingwere and Marere defying odds
At the beginning of the 2026 season, Chingwere FC and Marere FC found themselves at the centre of a promotion battle that eventually prompted the Northern Region Soccer League to expand to a 22-team competition, allowing both clubs to participate. It was the start of a new chapter, with both sides determined to prove they…
Read MoreSilent Killer set for FC Oden takeover?
When FC Oden announced the appointment of former Kaizer Chiefs and Warriors midfielder Willard Katsande as head coach, many believed the Chinhoyi-based side was preparing for an ambitious push in the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League. However, behind the excitement surrounding Katsande’s arrival, questions are beginning to emerge over the club’s situation. Reports from…
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