Khama Billiat scores for Yadah to break goal jinx
First goal lifts pressure from Zimbabwe premiership sensation’s shoulders
By Sports Reporter
Highly rated former Warriors star and priced Yadah pre-season acquisition Khama Billiat finally scored his first goal since returning to the Zimbabwe football premiership this season.
in a Castle Lager Match Day 8 clash played at Baobab, Billiat struck for the Miracle Boys after 65 minutes to help Yadah to a share of the spoils with defending champions Ngezi Platinum and also break his own goal scoring jinx since rejoining the Zimbabwe premiership early this year.
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A former Kaizer Chiefs star, Billiat snatched at a record Zimbabwe premiership signing fee of US$5 000, faced criticism for failing to leave up to his giant profile to change the fortunes of the ambitious Harare outfit.
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Meanwhile, Chicken Inn continued on their winning streak when they beat Hwange 1-0 at Luveve in another Match Day 8 clash played Wednesday.
The Gamecocks took their points tally to 15 and are now level with Highlanders who still top the league standings by virtue of a superior goal difference.
In another match, Highlanders’ defensive frailties were exposed once again when they blew a 2-0 first half lead to allow hosts Herentals draw level and end the clash with in a 2-2 draw.
At Mandava stadium, FC Platinum were beaten 1-0 by ZPC Kariba while Bikita Minerals beat Simba Bhora with the same scoreline.
Following Wednesday’s fixtures, Highlanders maintain top spot on 15 points but have the advantage of a superior goal difference over Chicken Inn who also have the same number of points with 8 games played.
Simba Bhora are third on 13 while FC Platinum, still with a game in hand, are fourth on 12.
Traditional giants Dynamos are number 9 on 9 points but have a game in hand.
Caps United, with two games in hand, are a distant 15th on 7 points.
Defending champions Ngezi Platinum positioned number 13 on 8 points.
Match Day 8 continues this Thursday with Dynamos travelling to Baobab for a date with Chegutu Pirates.
Caps United host Green Fuel at Rufaro with the clash between Arenel Movers and Manica Diamonds putting the lid on the mid-week fixtures.
