The 2025 Zimbabwe Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season roars into life this weekend with a mouthwatering opening-day showdown as defending champions Herentals Queens lock horns with last season’s runners-up Black Rhinos Queens in what promises to be a titanic battle at One Commando Barracks Grounds on Saturday.
Title Rivals Collide in Season Opener
The fixture list has served up an instant classic, pitting the top two teams from last season against each other in a high-stakes encounter. Herentals Queens, who clinched the title with a razor-thin margin—finishing on 81 points, just one ahead of their fierce rivals—will be eager to lay down an early marker. Meanwhile, Black Rhinos Queens, who narrowly missed out on glory, will be out for revenge in front of what is expected to be a packed house.
With both sides boasting attacking firepower and defensive solidity, this clash could set the tone for the entire campaign. Herentals’ title triumph last term was built on consistency, but Rhinos’ relentless pressure means they will be desperate to go one better this time around.
Weekend Fixtures: A Full Slate of Action
While the spotlight will be on the heavyweight clash at One Commando Barracks, the rest of the league also gets underway with intriguing fixtures across the country.
Saturday, 12 April 2025
– Correctional vs. Black Mambas—Wagadhugu Stadium
– Faith Drive vs. Kwekwe United—Chisamba Stadium
– Mpopoma Academy vs. Highlanders Royals – Bulawayo Chiefs Village
– Chapungu vs. Conduit Academy – Manyame Sports Club
– Maningi vs. Sheasham—The Heart Stadium
– Red Buffalo vs. Cranborne Royals—Vengere Stadium
Sunday, 13 April 2025
– Platinum Royals vs. Harare City—Mandava Stadium
Can Herentals Queens start strong? The champions have a target on their backs, and an early statement win would send a message to the chasing pack.
Black Rhinos’ revenge mission—After falling just short last season, they’ll be fired up to claim an early psychological advantage.
Newcomers and dark horses— Teams like Conduit Academy and Sheasham will be looking to make an impression in their opening fixtures.
