Chapungu and Herentals draw leaves title race in chaos

The Women's Premier Soccer League title race remains unresolved following a deadlocked encounter between championship contenders Chapungu Queens and Herentals Queens in Gweru. Rudo Neshamba broke the deadlock within three minutes for the home side before Prayance Zwawanda restored parity seven minutes before the interval. The stalemate preserved Chapungu's position atop the standings despite sharing identical point totals with Correctional Queens. Both teams accumulated 37 points through their campaigns, though Chapungu maintains superiority through goal differential advantages. Herentals trails by two points in third position after failing to capitalize on their opportunity to claim the summit.

Neshamba continues her prolific scoring form with 14 goals this season, ranking second among the league's leading marksmen. Chapungu secretary Talent Chitsaka acknowledged the team's persistence amid injury difficulties while expressing optimism about maintaining their current status. Herentals coach Simbarashe Dedza remained positive despite the dropped points, praising both squads' competitive quality. The weekend's other fixtures saw Highlanders Royals defeat Red Buffalo Academy 2-0 in Bulawayo while Mpopoma Sports Academy extended their unbeaten run to four matches. Leonah Arimon, Michelle Mhlanga, and Thando Sibanda guided Mpopoma to a 3-1 victory over Sheasham Gweru Queens, with Sifikile Sibanda providing the visitors' lone response.