04/10/2026
SHABANIE CRUISE PAST ACADEMIC SHARKS
Match Report
Shabanie Mine FC 2–0 Midlands State University
Scorers: Mufaro Moyo 49’, Inos Mika 85’
Shabanie Mine FC produced a strong second-half performance to beat Midlands State University 2–0 at Maglas Stadium in a Central Region Division One League encounter.
The first half was tightly contested, with both sides struggling to fully settle into the match during the opening exchanges. Shabanie created a number of promising opportunities, while MSU also threatened on the break.
The hosts were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 42nd minute when Victor Mabhandi was brought down inside the penalty area after beating his marker. Mabhandi stepped up to take the resulting spot kick, but his effort crashed against the crossbar and MSU managed to clear the danger.
The teams went into the interval locked at 0–0.
Shabanie returned from the break with greater purpose and finally broke the deadlock in the 49th minute. Mufaro Moyo found the back of the net to put the Chinda Boys ahead, with Calvin Moyo providing the assist.
MSU responded by pushing forward in search of an equaliser, but the Shabanie defence remained disciplined. The visitors came close on a few occasions, including a dangerous spell in the 69th minute, but the home side managed to clear their lines.
Shabanie continued to create opportunities through the likes of Lionnel Chisunga, Victor Mabhandi, Felani Makonye and Hillary Jori, while goalkeeper Joseph Mawere also made important interventions to preserve the lead.
The match was effectively put beyond MSU in the 85th minute when substitute Inos Mika produced the moment of the afternoon. Mika unleashed a sensational rising shot from just inside the penalty area, sending the ball into the top-left corner to make it 2–0.
The goalscorer was injured in the aftermath of the strike and was later replaced by Talkmore Sithole in the 88th minute.
Shabanie held firm during the closing stages despite late pressure from MSU, with captain Munyaradzi Mutume among those helping the hosts manage the game.
The referee brought proceedings to an end in the 93rd minute, confirming a deserved 2–0 victory for the Chinda Boys.