(By Vinjeru Ngwira)
Moyale Sisters humiliated Mighty Queens with an 8-0 victory in the Goshen-FAM Women’s Football League for the North. The match, held at Mchangautuwa Ground on Saturday, 27 July 2024, saw the 2023 champions, Moyale Sisters, completely outplay the new team in the league.
From the first whistle, Moyale Sisters dominated the game. Shamil Mponda scored the opening goal in the 4th minute and went on to score a total of four goals, achieving a “poker.” Ruth Gama also scored four goals, sharing the poker title, as the Mighty Queens struggled to contain their powerful offense.
After the match, Ganizani Jiki, the coach of Mighty Queens, admitted that his team was thoroughly outplayed. He explained that his squad is youthful and inexperienced, making it difficult for them to handle the pressure from Moyale Sisters. Despite the heavy loss, Ziki remained hopeful, noting that this was only the second week of the league and there was still time to improve.
In contrast, John Chimwala, the coach of Moyale Sisters, was pleased with his team’s performance. Accumulating six points from their first two games, he expressed confidence in their ability to defend their regional title and qualify for the national level.
Daisy Botha, the General Secretary of the Northern Region Women’s Football Association, commented on the league’s promising start. She praised the high level of competition and expressed her satisfaction with how the league had kicked off.
Botha emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and adhering to the rules of the game. She encouraged all teams to continue playing with dedication and sportsmanship throughout the season.
The overwhelming victory by Moyale Sisters has set a high standard for the competition in the Goshen-FAM Women’s Football League for the North. Fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating the rest of the season to see how it unfolds.
With such a dominant start, Moyale Sisters have made their intentions clear. They aim not only to defend their title but also to excel at the national level. The pressure is now on the other teams to rise to the challenge and match their performance.
As the league progresses, the competition is expected to become even more intense. Teams will need to bring their best game to compete against the reigning champions, Moyale Sisters, who have already made a powerful statement with their latest victory.
In the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see how the other teams adapt and respond to the formidable challenge posed by Moyale Sisters. The league promises to deliver exciting and competitive matches as teams strive to improve and succeed.
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