Congolese striker Chris Mugalu announced his arrival in style, scoring a decisive first-half header to hand CAPS United a 1-0 win over Scottland in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 19 clash at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.
Making his debut for the Green Machine after signing in late June, Mugalu rose highest in the 35th minute to nod home the only goal of a tense encounter that had been hyped up all week, with both clubs exchanging barbs on social media.
The victory continues CAPS United’s recent resurgence, while adding more pressure on Scottland coach Tonderai Ndiraya.
His side, assembled at considerable cost, has now lost four matches this season and slips further behind in the title race.
Scottland sit fifth on the table, a distant 12 points behind league leaders MWOS.
Elsewhere, Highlanders’ struggles continued as they were held to a goalless draw by basement side Kwekwe United. Bosso are still searching for their first win since parting ways with coach Kelvin Kaindu.
At Gibbo Stadium, Triangle United and TelOne played out a 1-1 draw. TelOne, seen as one of the surprise performers this season, are now fifth on the table.
Meanwhile, Dynamos’ dismal campaign hit a new low on Saturday. The Harare giants suffered their seventh defeat in 18 games, going down 2-0 to Herentals.
They are now second from bottom in 17th place.
Castle Lager PSL Matchday 19 Results:
- Dynamos 0-2 Herentals
- GreenFuel 0-1 Ngezi Platinum
- Simba Bhora 1-1 ZPC Kariba
- MWOS 1-0 Bikita Minerals
- Chicken Inn 2-1 Yadah
- Kwekwe United 0-0 Highlanders
- Scottland 0-1 CAPS United
- Triangle United 1-1 TelOne
Featured image by Libertino
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