Mangombe’s Midas Touch Ignites Triangle United’s Survival Bid as FC Platinum Stumble Continues
New Triangle United boss Genesis Mangombe has breathed fresh life into the club’s floundering campaign, steering the strugglers to four points from his first two games—a defiant response to their early-season woes. While still rooted to the foot of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (ZPSL) table, their recent resurgence has injected hope into a relegation battle growing fiercer by the week.
Matchday 7: A Long-Awaited Breakthrough
Mangombe’s reign began with a 1-0 victory at Gibbo Stadium against Yadah FC, where a 37th-minute strike proved decisive. Triangle, previously toothless in attack, showcased newfound defensive steel to cling to their lead against relentless pressure—a hallmark of the new manager’s pragmatic approach.
Matchday 8: Resilience Rewarded Against Giants
Facing a daunting trip to FC Platinum—a side notorious for their fortress-like home form—Triangle again defied expectations. Despite conceding early to Ngwenya’s opener, Mangombe’s men struck back immediately after halftime, securing a 1-1 draw that exposed Platinum’s Achilles’ heel: their inability to convert dominance into wins. The result extended the hosts’ staggering run of seven draws in eight games, leaving them languishing in mid-table obscurity.
League Table: Glimmer of Hope
Though still bottom with 5 points, Triangle now sit level with Yadah FC on points (trailing only on goal difference) and just two points adrift of Dynamos in 14th—the closest they’ve been to safety all season. For FC Platinum, the stalemate epitomised a frustrating campaign; their 10 points from eight games reflect a side stuck in neutral.
The Mangombe Effect: Sustainable or Mirage?
The tactician has swiftly instilled organisation and belief, but tougher tests loom. Can he maintain this momentum? Triangle’s survival hinges on converting draws into wins, particularly against fellow strugglers. With the league’s basement battle tighter than ever, Mangombe’s men must channel this newfound resolve to claw out of the drop zone.
Final Whistle
For now, Triangle United’s faithful dare to dream. Under Mangombe, they are no longer a soft touch—and in the ZPSL’s relegation dogfight, that grit might just be enough.
