Highlanders Royals suffer heavy defeat to Herentals Queens

By Makhosethu Ndlovu

Highlanders Royals suffered a 7-3 defeat to Herentals Queens in their Matchday 23 encounter at Old Hararians Sports Club on Saturday.

The match saw an early opening goal from Patience Ndlovu, giving the Royals the lead. However, Polite Mabika quickly equalized for Herentals Queens, leveling the game. By halftime, Herentals had taken a 3-1 advantage. In the second half, Herentals scored four more goals, while Highlanders managed two consolation goals, resulting in a final scoreline of 7-3.

Meanwhile, at Manyame Stadium, Chapungu Queens hosted Black Mambas, where Sithethelelwe Sibanda’s (Kwinji 15) team emerged victorious with a 2-0 defeat of Black Mambas. The match also saw Black Mambas’ coach, Innocent Nyoni, being sent off with a red card

Highlanders Royals currently sits in 12th position with 20 points, having secured only 6 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses.

The title race is heating up, with Black Rhinos leading the table after 22 games with 61 points. Chapungu Queens follows closely in second position, having played 21 games and accumulated 58 points. Herentals sits in third position, with 55 points from just 20 games, making the title chase increasingly interesting and tight.