In a performance dripping with predatory instinct, Billy Veremu announced himself as the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League’s latest talisman, firing MWOS FC to a commanding 4-0 victory over Kwekwe United with a scintillating hat-trick on Matchday 12. The Simba Bhora loanee, now the talk of Zimbabwean football, showcased a masterclass in clinical finishing, elevating his season tally to seven goals and thrusting his name into the Golden Boot conversation.
A Treble to Remember
Veremu, a striker reborn in Norton colours, stole the show at a raucous MWOS Ngoni Stadium. He opened his account from the spot in the 11th minute, coolly dispatching a penalty after Jeremiah Makangira had been upended in the box. The 26th minute saw him double his haul with a moment of sheer ingenuity, latching onto a whipped cross from midfield wizard Tinashe Mutyambizi before rifling a half-volley into the roof of the net – a goal that left even away fans applauding.
Not content with a brace, he completed his hat-trick nine minutes after the restart, peeling off his marker to meet Malvern Mudzuka’s sublime diagonal pass and slotting home with the composure of a seasoned poacher. Substitute Tafadzwa George then rubbed salt into Kwekwe’s wounds with a late fourth, but the day belonged to Veremu.
“This is Just the Beginning” – Veremu’s Rallying Cry
Speaking post-match, the modest hitman deflected praise onto his teammates. “The lads were unbelievable today – without their service, I’m just a bloke in boots,” grinned Veremu, whose treble leaves him one strike behind league leader Washington Navaya. “This isn’t my hat trick; it’s ours. These boys are my brothers – we’d run through brick walls for each other.”
The striker reserved special praise for MWOS’s fervent supporters, whose chants reverberated long after the final whistle. “Our fans are the 12th man. When you’re blowing hard in the 80th minute and hear that noise? It’s like downing an energy drink. They deserve this as much as we do.”
Title Charge Gathers Steam
With this rout, MWOS solidified their grip atop the PSL table, amassing 26 points from 12 games. Manager Lloyd Mutasa’s side now faces a stern test of their top-of-the-league credentials on Saturday, travelling to Chisumbanje’s Green Fuel Arena – a cauldron where dropped points could prove costly.
Veremu, however, oozed confidence. “The gaffer’s drilled into us to play with joy and freedom. When you’re enjoying your football, the results look after themselves.” His words echo MWOS’ philosophy: a blend of tactical discipline and attacking flair that’s made them the league’s entertainers.
