All set for 2024 National Champions League pool tourney

Brandon Moyo
THE stage is set for the commencement of the eagerly awaited 2024 edition of the National Champions League tournament which will see over 50 clubs descend to the City of Kings and Queens at the weekend for the meet.
The prestigious tournament which brings together the crème de la crème of local pool will be hosted at Queens Sports Club on Saturday and Sunday.

At least 64 clubs, drawn from all over the country are expected to compete for the top honours. All pool districts in Zimbabwe are set to be represented at the tournament.
It is sanctioned by the Zimbabwe Pool Association (Zipa) and the Bulawayo Provincial Pool Association (BPPA).
The current holders of the Champions League Nkulumane Pool Club are raring to go alongside Queens Pool Academy who made history in the 2024 Bulawayo Province by becoming the first club in the country to complete a season without tasting defeat.

Zipa board member Archie Scholtz said they are looking forward to hosting a successful event that will see the best of the best in Zimbabwean pool battle it out for the top honours. He said preparations are in full swing and are expecting everything to run smoothly.
Scholtz said it will be a family-friendly environment to cater for all.
“All is in place. Our preparations are going well and we are looking forward to hosting Zimbabwe’s best in the City of Kings and Queens. It will be a carnival atmosphere with everything already in place for the event.

“It’s going to be a great weekend for pool in Bulawayo as the whole nation will be here and witnessing the crème de la crème battle it out. We are expecting not less than 64 clubs, the best of the best from all the pool districts in the nation.
“The playing environment will be friendly and can accommodate minors to witness the fireworks. There will be fierce competition from all the participants and we are calling on all the pool enthusiasts in Bulawayo and surrounding areas to come through in numbers and support this great tournament,” said Scholtz.

Registration for the tournament is pegged at US$150 per team. For spectators, entrance is US$2.
Some of the clubs expected to battle it out for the top accolades include Nkulumane Pool Club (Bulawayo), Ellusion 73 Pool Club (Harare), Shoverland Pool Club (Mutare), Swallows Pool Club (Bindura), Queens Pool Club (Bindura), Bax Pool Club (Chitungwiza), Queens Academy Pool Club (Bulawayo), Midlands State University Pool Club (Gweru), Mamelodi Pool Club (Bindura), Tigers Pool Club (Chitungwiza), The Cave Pool Club (Bindura), Black Rhinos Pool Club (Harare), Gweru Snippers Pool Club (Gweru), Railways Pool Club (Hwange), High Space Pool Club (Bulawayo), Scorpion ZRP Pool Club (Bindura), New Horizons Pool Club (Masvingo), Tactical Pool Club (Gweru), Expendables Pool Club (Bulawayo), Rozvi Pool Club (Mutare), Exchange Pool Club (Bulawayo), Villa Spot Pool Club (Mutare), Pahukama Pool Club (Harare), Josiah Tungamirai Pool Club (Gweru), Acid Pool Club (Mutare), Stone & Water Pool Club (Bindura), Soul City Pool Club (Mutare), Signature Stars Pool Club (Hwange), Dragons Pool Club (Bulawayo), Magroosa Pool Club (Hwange), Smallstone Pool Club (Chitungwiza).