Walter Musona netted the decisive goal in the first half, securing a 1-0 victory for Simba Bhora over Dynamos in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Match Day 6 encounter held at Wadzanayi Stadium on Sunday. The crucial goal came just before halftime, putting Dynamos on the back foot.

Dynamos’ inability to live up to their traditional powerhouse status early in the 2024 Zimbabwean premiership season raises questions about coach Genesis Mangombe’s suitability for the club’s managerial position.

Elsewhere in Match Day 6 action, FC Platinum, currently in second place, fought back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Arenel Movers at Luveve Stadium. Chripen Machisi and Toto Banda gave the hosts the lead with first-half goals. However, Jarrison Selemani and Panashe Mutimbanyoka salvaged a point for Norman Mapeza’s side with goals in the 82nd and 82nd minutes, respectively.

At Rufaro Stadium, Caps United’s Hastings Chapusha found the net in the 50th minute to level the score after ZPC Kariba had taken the lead through Leeroy Murape’s goal in the 39th minute.

Chegutu Pirates secured their second win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Hwange at Baobab Stadium.

Despite Khama Billiat’s absence, Yadah claimed their first win of the season with a 3-2 triumph over TelOne at Bata Stadium.

After the conclusion of Week 6, Highlanders remain at the top of the league table with 14 points. Simba Bhora are in second place with 13 points, followed by FC Platinum in third with 11 points from five games. The Premier Soccer League has yet to decide the outcome of the abandoned match between FC Platinum and Caps United.

Chicken Inn and Bulawayo Chiefs occupy the fourth and fifth spots with 9 and 8 points, respectively.

Caps United are in eighth place with 7 points, while Dynamos languish in fourteenth place with 6 points.