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NEWLY promoted side Kwekwe United dominated the Zifa Central Region Soccer League 2024 Soccer Stars list after providing four players during voting in Gweru yesterday.
Kwekwe United had the quartet of captain David Chipo, goalkeeper Elton Nechiware, Elton Njini and national team trialist Tinashe Mashaireni.
Army side Tongogara who finished as runners-up provided two players, Simon Shanga and Shelton Mhaka.
Other players on the list include the Chapungu duo of goalkeeper Polite Sibanda and striker Edward Watson.
Eli-Corey Blake (Blanket Mine), Butholezwe Ncube (Sheasham), and Peter Gore (ZRP Gwanda) complete the final 11.
The top three players together with the Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year will be crowned at an awards ceremony to be held in Mvuma on 14 December.
The Central Region has partnered with Prime Sports Africa which will organise the awards event.
Julius Chakupewa of Prime Sports Africa confirmed the partnership saying they are thrilled to be working with the Central Region.
“We are honoured to host this event, a first for Mvuma and we are proud to partner with the Central Soccer League in acknowledging and rewarding the top performers of a riveting 2024 season,” Chakupewa said.
Zifa Central Region committee member Pitias Shoko hailed the selection process adding that it caps off what has been a fine season.
“I would like to acknowledge the good work that we have all done during the selection process, it was flawless and very balanced.
“This is a testament to the good season we have had this term. We were one of the most organised leagues in the lower divisions and we hope it will continue the same way going forward,” he said.
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