As things stand, despite renewed hope in the blue half of Harare, Dynamos still need a miracle to avoid relegation.
The troubled giants have had one of, if not their worst season in the Premiership, and just like in 2005 when they almost went down, that possibility is very much there 20 years later.
DeMbare are languishing in 17th place on the table after winning just three of their 24 matches.
Mathematically, the troubled former champions need to win at least seven of their remaining 10 games to preserve their Premiership status for 2026 and beyond.
Zambian mentor Kelvin Kaindu, a pastor, has been tasked to oversee what many are calling ‘mission impossible.’
Even if DeMbare win their next two matches, starting with this weekend’s clash against basement side Kwekwe United, they will remain in 17th place.
For DeMbare to move to at least the 16th position, they have to win their next three matches and hope Bikita Minerals and Yadah lose their respective three games in a row.
The return of crowd favorite and 2012 Soccer Star of the Year Denver Makamba has ignited belief among those whose blood is blue.
Makamba was involved in the incident which led to the awarding of the late penalty that sunk MWOS two weeks ago, which was coolly converted by Temptation Chiwunga.
Assistant coach Thomas Ruzive even claimed after the penalty shootout victory over Yadah in the Chibuku Super Cup, that the knockout tournament is the priority, and surviving relegation is.
