THE Zifa Central Region Soccer League 2025 season is set to roar into life this weekend, with at least three clubs Chapungu, newbies Hardrock FC and Sheasham among the favourites.
Last season, Kwekwe United, under coach Prince Matore, clinched the sole promotion ticket from the region.
Matore swiftly switched to Sheasham FC early this year, where there is hope that he will repeat a similar feat at the Gweru-based-side.
Along with former Warriors star Luke Petros, as assistant coach, Matore has assembled a younger squad after the club parted ways with the likes of Rahman Kutsanzira, Butholezwe Ncube and Ray Lunga.
The Construction Boys begin their campaign with an away trip to newboys Matobo FC tomorrow at Minda High School grounds.
Chapungu, who retained the bulk of their squad, will resume their quest for promotion against Bishopstone FC on Sunday at Ascot Stadium.
As usual, the Airmen conducted their business quietly, but will hope to improve from last season.
All the spotlight will be on the soft-spoken coach Tawanda Marimo to see if he will manage to fly the Airmen back into the Premier Soccer League.
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Newly-promoted Hardrock FC, who were one of the busiest teams during the transfer window, travel for a date with ZRP Gwanda on Sunday at Phelandaba Stadium.
Hardrock, whose stadium, Chahwanda, is under construction, signed the likes of Donald Ngoma, Takabva Mawaya, Lennox Mucheto and Cleopas “Baloteli” Dube, among others.
They have arguably the strongest team in the Central Region.
However, it remains to be seen if coach Calvin Maphosa has managed to forge a winning team from his array of stars.
In the other fixtures lined up for Matchday One, MSU FC are pencilled for a date with Gwanda Pirates tomorrow.
Seasoned campaigners Dulibadzimu host Grain Tigers FC (formerly Silo United) at Dulibadzimu Stadium tomorrow.
West Nicholson date Gokwe North FC at Phelandaba Stadium on the same day.
Armyside Tongogara will be hoping for a jumpstart as they host Blanket Mine.
On Sunday, former PSL side Shabanie Mine are in for a stern test as they start the season with a Zvishavane derby against FC Platimum U19 at Maglas Stadium.
Dinson Mvuma will also be targeting a decent start when they entertain newboys Jame West FC at Mvuma Primary School.
