The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League witnessed another dramatic twist as Matchday 13 saw league leaders MWOS FC drop points, allowing the chasing pack to close the gap at the top. Meanwhile, the struggles of traditional giants continued, and the relegation battle intensified with crucial results at both ends of the table.
MWOS Stumble but Stay on Top
MWOS FC’s unbeaten run remained intact, but their momentum was checked in a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to GreenFuel. The Norton-based side, who had been ruthless in their previous outings, found themselves pegged back after having to come back from behind in the second half after conceding in the first half.
Despite the slip, MWOS (W27 Pts) still holds a two-point cushion at the summit. Their next fixtures (vs Scottland FC) will be crucial in determining whether they can sustain their fairytale title charge.
Chasers Capitalize as Simba Bhora Surge
Defending champions Simba Bhora (W25 Pts) sent a strong message with a commanding 3-1 victory over CAPS United, further underlining their resurgence. The win keeps them firmly in the title conversation, just two points behind log leaders MWOS FC.
Herentals (W22 Pts) continued their impressive form with a 1-0 win over Highlanders, leapfrogging their opponents into fourth place. Highlanders (W18 Pts), once considered title contenders, now find themselves slipping further adrift in ninth.
Disarray for Traditional Giants
Harare’s football powerhouses continue to falter. Dynamos suffered another demoralising defeat, losing 2-1 to Ngezi Platinum, leaving them languishing in 16th with just one win all season. CAPS United, despite flashes of promise, were outclassed by Simba Bhora and are now in 15th place — a far cry from their usual top-half ambitions.
Relegation Scrap Tightens
At the bottom, Kwekwe United’s (W7 Pts) woes deepened with a 1-0 loss to Telone, leaving them rooted to the foot of the table. Triangle United (W8 Pts) also suffered another setback, falling 1-0 to Manica Diamonds, further cementing their place in the drop zone.
However, there was a glimmer of hope for Bikita Minerals (W12 Pts), who held ZPC Kariba to a goalless draw, while Chicken Inn (W12 Pts) saw their match against Scottland abandoned pending a PSL verdict.
Unbeaten Records Hold Firm
MWOS and FC Platinum (W17 Pts) remain the only unbeaten teams in the league, though the latter’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Yadah epitomised their struggle to convert dominance into wins. With eleven draws in 13 games, FC Platinum’s title aspirations are fading fast.
The Road Ahead
As the league approaches the midway point, the title race remains wide open. MWOS must regroup quickly, with tough fixtures looming. Meanwhile, the likes of Simba Bhora and Scottland are waiting to pounce on any further slip-ups.
At the bottom, the battle for survival is heating up, with Kwekwe and Triangle in desperate need of a turnaround. With the league table so tightly packed, every point could prove decisive in the coming weeks—whether at the summit or in the dreaded relegation zone.
The PSL’s new order continues to take shape, and if Matchday 13 proved anything, it’s that no team—whether surprise leaders or fallen giants—can afford to rest easy.
