Simba Bhora is on the brink of reaching their promised land, Canaan, just a step away from savouring the milk and honey they envisioned at the start of the season.
Simba stands on the cusp of clinching their first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title, a remarkable feat for a team that only recently got promoted from the Northern Region Division One in 2022.
Currently, they hold a commanding nine-point lead at the top of the league table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Caps United at Wadzanayi Stadium on Saturday.
Having narrowly avoided relegation in the 2022/2023 season, Simba Bhora has transformed into a formidable force.
They have maintained an unbeaten record at their home ground since it was sanctioned by football authorities.
From the outset of the season, Simba Bhora boldly declared their intentions with a new slogan, asserting that the league was theirs for the taking.
Backing up their bold claims, they embarked on a spending spree in the transfer market, acquiring top talents such as Walter Musona (FC Platinum), Tatenda Chikwende (FC Platinum), Junior Makunike (Dynamos FC),
Goalkeeper Taimon Mvula (Dynamos FC), Wilson Mensah (Triangle FC), goalkeeper Tanunurwa Shumba (Triangle), Harrison Masina (FC Hunters), Gift Saunyama (Black Rhinos FC), and Malvin Mkolo (Bulawayo Chiefs).
The recent win over Caps United means Simba Bhora will be crowned league champions if they can secure just one point in their final three matches of the season.
Meanwhile, FC Platinum’s title hopes have all but evaporated following a 2-0 defeat to Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium.
This loss effectively hands the league to Simba Bhora, who now only need a draw to seal their victory.
Simba Bhora sits comfortably on 63 points, with FC Platinum trailing at a distant 54 points.
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 31 Results:
Simba Bhora 2-1 CAPS United
Ngezi Platinum 1-1 Bikita Minerals
Yadah 1-1 ZPC Kariba
Bulawayo Chiefs 1-0 Arenel
Telone 0-1 Herentals
Dynamos 2-0 FC Platinum
Highlanders 4-0 Greenfuel
Chegutu Pirates 2-1 Chicken Inn
Hwange 2-1 Manica Diamonds
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