Blanket Mine face TelOne in Munhumutapa Challenge Cup

Blanket Mine will face TelOne at Ascot Stadium this Sunday in the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup. The Central Region Soccer League leaders seek to progress to the last 16 of the knockout competition.

Luke Petros-Jukulile coaches the Blanket Mine squad, which currently holds a four-point lead at the top of the league table. The team remains unbeaten throughout the current campaign. Jukulile noted that the match offers his young players a chance to compete against experienced professionals from the top flight as the club pursues promotion.

TelOne, also known as the Wi-Fi Boys, are currently competing in the Premier Soccer League and are fighting to avoid relegation. The side has struggled with consistency during the season. While TelOne played in the Chibuku Super Cup during the midweek, Blanket Mine has had a full week to prepare and recover.

Jukulile expressed a cautious approach to the tie, stating that the team intends to maintain the form they established at the start of the second half of the season. He remains hopeful that his players can convert their league dominance into success in this cup fixture.

In another Munhumutapa Challenge Cup tie, Gwanda Pirates will host Jordan FC at Gwanda. Johannes Ngodzo leads the Gwanda Pirates, who have improved their form following a slow start to the season. The club aims to use the tournament to pursue silverware.