PSL Round-up

The two clubs, tied on 22 points in 17 outings, had a similar rivalry during their days in the First Division and that they are neck-and-neck in the league makes their encounter all the more interesting.

Triangle are coming form an impressive 2-1 win over Bulawayo-based gold miners, How Mine and go into this tie in high spirits. On the other hand, Buffaloes will be up to restore their pride, following their 1-0 loss to defending champions Dynamos in their last fixture in the capital. Despite having first handed Dembare their second defeat of the season in their earlier encounter in Mutare last month, Buffaloes could not repeat the feat in the capital.

“We will take the game as it comes. We were just unfortunate not to manage a single point against Dynamos. At least we should have forced a draw,” said Buffaloes’ new coach, Timothy Masachi, who replaced Saul Chaminuka last month. Masachi has adequate ammunition to win the coming game in the form of impressive goalkeeper, Blessing Mwandimutsira, defender Phillip Chandisaita and the striking trio of Stephen Sibanda, former Lanchashire Steel hitman, Jacob Muzokomba and regular goal-getter Wonder Sithole, who have been in terrific form this season.

These are the men that could make Buffaloes spring back to winning ways against their erstwhile nemesis from the sugar growing town.

However Triangle, unbeaten in their last five matches from which they have won four, will be hoping to continue with their juggernaut, raising possibilities of an exciting afternoon for Manicaland.

Elsewhere, Shabanie Mine host How Mine, while Highlanders travel to Matabeleland North for a date with struggling Hwange. Caps united and Monomotapa clash in the capital, while Chicken Inn welcome police side, Black Mambas in the city of Kings. In Beitbridge, Tripple B host Motor Action and log leaders Harare City will be hoping for another victory when they play FC Platinum in Zvishavane.