The Sunday Mail
Ngqwele Dube
How Mine …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
Fame Lily …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
HOW Mine FC’s woes continued as they played their 11th match without registering a win after being held to a nil all draw by relegation-threatened Flame Lily in a drab Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played at Luveve Stadium yesterday. How Mine won on July 12 when they beat Buffaloes 1-0.The change of leadership in the technical department has not helped matters much as Jeremiah Makota has been unable to win since taking over from Luke Masomere.
How Mine’s assistant coach, Sheunesu Chaka was however happy with the point but stressed they need to collect maximum points if they are to stop a slide into the relegation zone.
“We obviously need to register a win, we need the three points but we are equally happy with a point as it will count for a lot at the end of the season.
“We do not want to find ourselves fighting relegation,” he said.
Flame Lily, on the other hand, remain rooted on position 14 with 24 points and are staring relegation in the face.
The visitor’s coach Takesure Chiragwi conceded they need more if they entertain any thoughts of playing topflight football next season.
“A point away from home is good but the situation we are in requires that we collect maximum points in all our remaining games.
“Football being football, we cannot throw in the towel and say we will be relegated, we just have to hold on and hope for the best,” said Chiragwi.
Teams
How Mine: M Diya, T Kumbuyani, M Gutu, H Masuku, G Banda, V Kamhuka, D Chafa, T Masuku, K Musharu, G Nguwodzawo (M Sibanda, 46 minutes), W Sithole (M Mupera, 73 minutes)
Flame Lily: L Majarira, G Phiri, B Chayambuka, B Chandasaita, S Jimu, T Huwa (J Chivasa, 67 minutes), P Chidawaya, M Mponda (M Chigora, 81 minuts), V Mukudo, E Madhanhanga, M Demera.
