Mapeza admits that matches are becoming difficult as the league approaches the homestretch with only nine rounds of matches left.

Chishanga died yesterday morning in Harare where he was seeking medical treatment.

Oscar Bhebhe has become their go-to super sub, who comes in to change the complexion of games for them as they bid to hold off the spirited challenge from Dynamos for their crown.

FC PLATINUM gaffer Norman Mapeza has warned his charges to be wary of WhaWha who he said are capable of causing big upsets.

The veteran mentor praised the Luke Petros-coached WhaWha following their narrow 2-1 win at Ascot Stadium on Saturday.

“Cup games are a little bit different from league games, but if we carry on with the same mentality and desire I will be happy.”

Ndaruza started the season in style by clinching the Julius Robinson Trophy on his home course at Wingate.

FC Platinum enter the last stretch of their sprint towards what would be a fabulous four league titles and with all coming one after the other.

DeMbare lost to Ngezi Platinum Stars on Sunday and consequently coach Tonderai Ndiraya threw in the towel admitting that the title is now out of their reach.

BULAWAYO City coach Farai Tawachera says his team’s fate will be decided in their next three matches where they date Chicken Inn, Bulawayo Chiefs and Dynamos in must-win fixtures

The Mutare-based side took a gamble of firing Nhumwa just five games before the season ends.

Chiefs beat relegation-bound WhaWha 2-0 on Saturday and they moved to eighth place on the log standings with 42 points on their tally.

The former Warriors forward believes there was likely to be great rush for some of his players from within and outside.