Chapungu Football Club

CHAPUNGU FC HOLD FIRM TO EXTEND THEIR COMMAND AT THE SUMMIT

Chapungu Football Club continued their impressive march in the 2026 ZIFA Central Region Soccer League campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a determined Kwekwe United FC in a thrilling top-of-the-table showdown at Ascot Stadium this afternoon.

In a contest that fully lived up to its billing, the Waru Waru boys once again displayed resilience, tactical maturity, and attacking quality to preserve their place at the summit of the standings.

The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute when the league’s in-form marksman, Edward 'Kariba' Watson, rose majestically above the defence to power home a perfectly weighted corner delivery from Talent Dube.

The goal, Watson’s ninth in seven games, further cemented his status as the league’s most lethal attacking weapon and rewarded Chapungu’s early dominance and relentless pressure.

Chapungu continued to dictate the rhythm of the match with fluid passing, disciplined positioning, and coordinated attacking movement, but Kwekwe United FC remained organised and resilient in defence for large periods of the encounter.

As the clock ticked down, the hosts finally found the breathing space they deserved in the 89th minute through a moment of pure composure and creativity.

Talent Dube exchanged intricate passes with Tafadzwa Marufu before slicing through the visitors’ defence and calmly finishing to send Ascot Stadium into celebration.

To their credit, Kwekwe United FC continued fighting until the final whistle and pulled one back in stoppage time after a rare defensive lapse by the hosts.

The late goal brought an end to Chapungu’s extraordinary clean-sheet streak, but it could not overshadow another commanding team performance by Tererayi Zinyowera’s men.

With this result, Chapungu FC maintain their grip at the top of the table regardless of results elsewhere, further evidence of a side steadily transforming consistency, unity, and belief into a powerful force.

From defence to attack, the Waru Waru boys continue to play with cohesion, discipline, and growing confidence, qualities that are increasingly making Ascot Stadium a fortress for the blue-and-gold army.

A heartfelt head bow to the loyal supporters who thronged Ascot Stadium in and created yet another electrifying atmosphere. Your unwavering support continues to drive the boys forward . . . 🙏🏼

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🏆 CHAPUNGU FC SWEEP APRIL AWARDS AS MOMENTUM BUILDS AHEAD OF KWEKWE SHOWDOWN 🏆

Chapungu Football Club ’s remarkable start to the 2026 ZIFA Central Region Soccer League (CRSL) campaign has received massive recognition after the Club completed a stunning clean sweep of the league’s April monthly awards, a powerful reflection of the dominance, discipline, and consistency displayed by the Waru Waru boys so far this season.

In a huge statement announced by ZIFA CRSL, Chapungu FC scooped every major accolade on offer, underlining the Club’s growing authority both collectively and individually.

The headline act was red-hot striker Edward 'Kariba' Watson, who once again scored a brace, this time off the pitch, by collecting two prestigious individual honours.

Watson walked away with the _Midlands Urology Centre Top Goal Scorer of the Month Award_ after netting seven goals in the month of April, before adding the coveted Ya FM Player of the Month Award to crown a sensational month of football.

At the heart of Chapungu’s rise has also been the tactical brilliance and leadership of head coach Tererayi Zinyowera, whose impressive work earned him the Ronnies Sports Arena Coach of the Month Award.

Under Zinyowera's guidance, Chapungu have evolved into a well-drilled and fearless unit built on structure, intensity, discipline, and attacking precision.

Most remarkably, the team remains unbeaten after six matches and is yet to concede a single goal in more than 540 minutes of competitive football, an extraordinary defensive record that continues to set the pace in the league.

Chapungu’s defensive excellence was further recognized through goalkeeper Polite 'Symplo' Sibanda, who earned, albeit jointly, the Jutan Printers Goalkeeper of the Month Award after keeping five clean sheets.

Sibanda's composure, organization, and command at the back have been central to the Club’s defensive solidity throughout the opening weeks of the campaign.

The awards clean sweep arrives at the perfect moment for the league leaders, serving as a major morale booster ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Matchday 7 clash against Kwekwe United FC at Ascot Stadium.

With confidence soaring, momentum building, and Ascot rapidly becoming a fortress for the blue-and-gold army, the Waru Waru boys will be eager to turn individual accolades into another commanding team performance.

Chapungu FC calls upon all loyal supporters to throng Ascot Stadium in tomorrow (Sunday, 10 May 2026) for the awards presentation ceremony and to rally behind head coach Tererayi Zinyowera and his charges as they battle for another important victory. Kick-off is at 1500hrs.

The accolades have been won. The spotlight has been earned. Now the mission continues . . . 💪🏼

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🔥 ASCOT FORTRESS AWAITS AS CHAPUNGU FC TARGET ANOTHER BIG STATEMENT 🔥

Chapungu Football Club return to their favourite hunting ground, Ascot Stadium, this Sunday (May 10, 2026) determined to continue their dominant start to the ZIFA Central Region Soccer League campaign when they face Kwekwe United FC in a blockbuster Matchday 7 encounter.

The Waru Waru boys have emerged as the team to beat this season; unbeaten in six matches, top of the table, and yet to concede a single goal. Five victories, one draw, 13 goals scored, and a defensive wall that has stood firm for more than 540 minutes tell the story of a side growing in confidence, authority, and belief with every passing week.

At the centre of Chapungu’s charge is the league’s most feared marksman, Edward 'Kariba' Watson. The red-hot striker has taken the league by storm with eight goals in six appearances, combining deadly finishing with intelligent movement and relentless attacking energy. Supported by a disciplined and well-coordinated squad under head coach Tererayi Zinyowera , Chapungu have turned teamwork, tactical discipline, and attacking ruthlessness into their greatest weapons.

Kwekwe United arrive in Gweru knowing they face the toughest challenge in the league at the moment; a trip to an Ascot Stadium that has become a fortress for the blue-and-gold army.

While the visitors have enjoyed a solid campaign themselves, Chapungu will be eager to stamp their authority once again and strengthen their grip at the summit of the table.

Chapungu FC calls upon all loyal supporters in Gweru and beyond to throng Ascot Stadium in and rally behind the boys. Bring the noise. Bring the passion. Let Ascot roar once again as the Waru Waru boys march into battle against their neighbours from the gold mining town of Kwekwe.

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CHAPUNGU EDGE PIRATES IN GRITTY SUMMIT CLASH

Chapungu Football Club extended their impressive unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over a resilient Gwanda Pirates F.C in a thrilling top–of–the–table ZIFA Central Region Soccer League showdown at Phelandaba Stadium today.

In a match defined by tactical discipline, intensity, and fine margins, the Waru Waru boys once again demonstrated their growing maturity and composure under pressure.

The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when Edward 'Kariba' Watson continued his remarkable form, latching onto a perfectly weighted through pass from Divine Sibanda before calmly slotting home with precision.

The solitary strike, his eighth in six matches, further underlined Watson’s clinical edge and importance to Chapungu’s attacking rhythm this season.

While the scoreline may appear narrow, the contest was anything but straightforward. Gwanda Pirates FC, roared on by their home support, posed a sustained threat and tested Chapungu’s defensive organisation with waves of purposeful attacks.

However, the visitors’ calmness, structure, and resolute backline held firm, preserving yet another clean sheet in a campaign increasingly defined by defensive excellence.

With this result, Chapungu FC consolidate their position at the top of the table with 16 points from six matches, having now gone 540 minutes without conceding a goal, a testament to their balance, discipline, and collective cohesion.

A heartfelt to the loyal supporters who travelled in to the gold mining town of Gwanda, painting Phelandaba Stadium in blue and gold. Your unwavering support continues to power the journey . . . 🙏🏼

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🔥 TOP–OF–THE–TABLE CLASH AS CHAPUNGU FC FACE GWANDA PIRATES FC 🔥

Chapungu Football Club take their unbeaten run to Phelandaba Stadium this afternoon (Sunday, 3 May 2026) for a high-stakes ZIFA Central Region Soccer League showdown against second-placed Gwanda Pirates F.C. Kick-off is at 1500hrs, with just two points separating the sides in what is shaping up to be an early title-defining encounter.

The Waru Waru boys arrive at the summit of the table with 13 points from five matches, boasting an impressive record of four wins and one draw.

Close behind are Gwanda Pirates with 11 points, also unbeaten after three wins and two draws, a reflection of their organisation, resilience, and ability to grind out results.

This clash, therefore, brings together two of the most consistent and tactically disciplined teams in the league so far.

Chapungu’s campaign has been built on a formidable balance between defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.

Yet to concede a goal in over 450 minutes of football, they have combined structure and concentration at the back with cutting edge in the final third, netting 12 goals in five matches.

Leading that charge is Edward 'Kariba' Watson, whose seven goals have set the pace in the race for the Golden Boot and provided a reliable focal point in attack.

Today’s contest is expected to test Chapungu’s credentials against a determined Pirates side on home soil, where intensity, tactical awareness, and mental strength will be decisive.

As the Waru Waru boys scour the gold mining town of Gwanda in search of another valuable result, there is a poetic symmetry in their mission: carrying blue and gold colours into a land synonymous with gold.

Supporters are urged to travel to Phelandaba Stadium in and rally behind head coach Tererayi Zinyowera and his charges.

Your presence could make all the difference in what promises to be a thrilling and fiercely contested encounter . . . 🙏🏼

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CHAPUNGU FC EXTEND DOMINANCE WITH CLINICAL 3–0 WIN OVER SHABANIE MINE

Chapungu Football Club delivered a tactically assured and highly disciplined performance to secure a 3–0 victory over perennial rivals Shabanie Mine Football Club in a Matchday 5 top-of-the-table ZIFA Central Region Soccer League clash at Ascot Stadium today.

The result not only underlined Chapungu’s growing authority in the campaign but also preserved their position at the summit of the standings.

Once again, Edward 'Kariba' Watson proved decisive, registering his third consecutive brace to take his season tally to seven goals in five matches. However, this was a victory built on structure, balance, and collective ex*****on.

Chapungu opened the scoring in the 27th minute through Brighton 'Szoboszlai' Magiliza, whose towering header from a well-delivered cross capped a sustained period of attacking pressure.

The second goal highlighted Chapungu’s efficiency in transition. After a crucial defensive intervention by Philip Chamunorwa to halt a threatening Shabanie move, the ball was quickly worked to Magiliza, who delivered a precise long pass into the left channel.

Watson timed his run to perfection, beat his marker, and finished clinically to double the advantage. He completed his brace in the 80th minute, reacting sharply to a quality delivery from substitute Brandon Manyenyawapo to seal the result.

To their credit, Shabanie Mine FC remained competitive and organised throughout, testing Chapungu in key moments, but the hosts’ defensive solidity and game management proved decisive.

Notably, Chapungu FC are yet to concede a goal this season, amassing five matches (over 450 minutes of competitive play) of disciplined defending, a run that includes a 0–0 draw with Blanket Mine FC, a 2–0 away win over Vhembe Stars, and successive victories over ZRP Gwanda (4–0), MSU FC (3–0), and now Shabanie Mine FC (3–0).

The Club extends a heartfelt to the supporters who filled Ascot Stadium and created an inspiring blue-and-gold atmosphere; your unwavering backing remains a vital part of the journey.

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Chapungu Football Club Matchday Squad Against Shabanie Mine Football Club

STARTING XI
35. P Sibanda (GK) (c)
22. T Mkumwazopa
12. T Dube
03. P Chamunorwa
24. C Mativenga
25. M Mugaviri
27. B Mudzangwe
15. BT Magiliza
19. D Sibanda
11. BM Ndlovu
10. E Watson

SUBSTITUTES
16. M Roki
04. H Muchingami
21. T Mambudzi
17. T Ndimande
08. B Manyenyawapo
05. A Chanda
32. S Chininga
23. B Mapiye
20. P Sithole
06. TM Chiwara

Head Coach: Tererayi Zinyowera

CHAPUNGU FC CLAIM DERBY HONOURS WITH IMPRESSIVE 3–0 VICTORY IN GWERU

Chapungu Football Club delivered a composed and commanding performance to secure a 3–0 win over Midlands State University FC in a highly anticipated ZIFA Central Region Gweru derby at MSU Main Campus Stadium today. In a match played with intensity and mutual respect, the Waru Waru boys combined discipline and attacking flair to earn all three points away from home.

Edward 'Kariba' Watson (pictured below) once again took centre stage, registering his second consecutive brace to take his season tally to five goals in four matches. He opened the scoring in the 21st minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack after latching onto a well-weighted through pass from Brian 'Smesh' Ndlovu.

Watson doubled the advantage in the 39th minute, showing great composure as he controlled a pass from Divine Sibanda, beat his marker, and fired home from close range to give Chapungu a 2–0 lead at the break.

Chapungu maintained control in the second half and sealed the victory in the 73rd minute. Following a challenge on Brighton 'Szoboszlai' Magiliza, the ball fell kindly to Divine Sibanda, who showed excellent skill and calmness to glide past a defender and finish confidently, capping a well-worked team performance.

Midlands State University FC remained competitive throughout and contributed to an engaging derby contest. Chapungu FC, however, stood out with their cohesion, tactical discipline, and clinical edge in front of goal.

The Club extends its sincere appreciation to the travelling supporters who turned out in numbers and painted MSU Main Campus Stadium in blue and gold; your unwavering support continues to inspire the team . . . 🙏🏼

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🔥 GWERU DERBY ALERT 🔥

Chapungu Football Club marches into a high-stakes Gweru derby this Sunday (April 19, 2026) against Midlands State University FC, riding on the wave of an impressive unbeaten start to the 2026 ZIFA Central Region Soccer League campaign. The Waru Waru boys currently sit top of the table with seven points from three outings and will be determined to maintain their momentum.

From a hard-fought draw against Blanket Mine FC to a convincing 2–0 away win over Vhembe Stars and a dominant 4–0 triumph over ZRP Gwanda, Chapungu have demonstrated both resilience and attacking prowess, a clear sign of a team growing in confidence and purpose.

📅 Sunday, 19 April 2026
📍 MSU Main Campus Stadium
⏰ Kick-off: 1500hrs

Chapungu FC calls upon all loyal supporters to travel to MSU Main Campus Stadium and rally behind Head Coach Tererai Tererayi Zinyowera and his charges as they battle for derby pride and crucial points. Your presence and support can make the difference; let’s paint Gweru blue 💙 and gold 💛!

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CHAPUNGU FC DELIVER COMPLETE PERFORMANCE IN 4–0 VICTORY OVER ZRP GWANDA

Chapungu Football Club produced a polished and disciplined display to secure a convincing 4–0 victory over a resilient ZRP Gwanda FC side in a ZIFA Central Region Soccer League encounter at Ascot Stadium today.

The Tererai Zinyowera-coached outfit set the tone early, opening the scoring in the 9th minute through Believe 'Chipolopolo' Mudzangwe, who calmly tapped in from close range after a well-delivered cross by Brighton Magiliza.

Edward 'Kariba' Watson (pictured below) once again underlined his quality with a clinical brace, scoring in either half to take his season tally to three goals in as many matches. His first came in the 39th minute, reacting quickest after the ZRP Gwanda goalkeeper spilled a powerful Arthur Chinda free-kick, giving Chapungu a 2–0 lead at the break.

Watson returned in the second half with even greater intent, weaving past two defenders before calmly slotting home in the 80th minute to extend the advantage.

Chapungu capped an impressive team performance in the 89th minute when Divine Sibanda powered in a header from a Brian 'Smesh' Ndlovu cut-back cross, sealing a memorable afternoon for the Waru Waru faithful.

ZRP Gwanda FC showed commendable resilience throughout the match despite the scoreline, contributing to a competitive and spirited contest.

With this result, Chapungu FC move to the top of the 18-team league table after Matchday 3, with seven points and a +6 goal difference, a strong statement of intent as the season gathers momentum.

The Club extends its sincere appreciation to the fans who turned out in at Ascot Stadium to support the team. Your energy continues to inspire the boys . . . 🙏🏼