Masvingo United breathed life into their title push after a 3-1 victory over Great Zimbabwe University in a Pacific Storm Eastern Region Division One encounter at Mucheke last Sunday, taking their tally to 51 points.
They now have the same number of points with Marondera-based FC Hunters who, however, remain on top on superior goal difference.
Despite catching up, coach Tonganai Mugeji has challenged his troops to remain grounded.
“I know it’s still game on, we still have a number of points to play for and my message to the players is to focus on what we have control over.
“Win our games and not focus on results elsewhere,” said Mugeji.
He is confident to end’s 14-year in the wilderness having relegated from the Premiership in 2011.
It has been years of trying but they now hope the coming in of sponsors can now motivate the players.
“It’s been 14 years since the team was relegated, that was 2011 and a number of coaches and stakeholders have been trying their best to ensure that we play in the Premier Soccer League once again.
“So this win has renewed hope within the community and the players as well, we have capitalised on Hunters’ slump and we now have the same number of points but they have a superior goal difference.
“But now with the coming in of sponsors like Pacific Storm, we hope this is going to motivate the players and aim to do better.
“We know we are carrying the hopes of the people of Masvingo. The turnout at today’s (Sunday) match tells everything.
“As a team we will try our best and I would like to thank the Masvingo United management and other stakeholders for the support they have given us in this race.”
