MWOS FC face Bikita after table-topping return

The fairytale continues for PSL debutants MWOS FC, who reclaimed top spot with a victory at Barbourfields this weekend. The league leaders now prepare for another stern examination against resurgent Bikita Minerals in what promises to be a captivating Matchday 19 encounter.

Having shown remarkable consistency all season, the Punters sit one point clear of defending champions Simba Bhora. Their 1-0 triumph over Highlanders – secured through Salif Cheya’s late heroics – demonstrated the grit and determination that has become their trademark in this remarkable debut campaign.

Standing in their way is a transformed Bikita Minerals side enjoying their own renaissance. With three wins in their last five games, the minnows have shed last season’s relegation scrap mentality to emerge as genuine mid-table contenders. Their 22-point haul already represents significant progress for a club that narrowly survived the drop last term.

The sides’ first meeting at Sakubva Stadium ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Billy Veremu’s second-half penalty cancelling out Bikita’s opener. However, both teams have evolved considerably since that early-season clash – MWOS have found their title-chasing rhythm, while Bikita have developed into organised, difficult opponents.

MWOS gaffer Lloyd Mutasa remains cautious despite his side’s lofty position, insisting the focus remains on reaching the 40-point mark rather than title talk. Yet with an impregnable home record at Ngoni Stadium – where no opponent has taken maximum points this season – the league leaders will fancy their chances against any opposition.

For Bikita, this represents a golden opportunity to prove their recent form isn’t just a flash in the pan. Can they become the first team to breach MWOS’ fortress, or will the Punters continue defying expectations in their dream debut season?

One thing is certain – with the title race heating up, every point counts. MWOS’ ability to handle the pressure of being frontrunners will face another stern test against opponents with nothing to lose and everything to gain.

A potential banana skin for the leaders or another step toward PSL history? The Ngoni Stadium showdown promises fireworks.