Takudzwa Chitsiga
Sports Reporter
AS the ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League promotion and relegation nears conclusion, violence and hooliganism has become rampant in recent games.
Trojan Stars saw their league match at the weekend being plagued by hooliganism.
The Bindura-based side were caught on the wrong side of the law during their match against Karoi United at Trojan Mine, which the visitors won 1-0.
Trojan Stars chairman, Irvine Gunyere, said they regretted the sad incident as they as they do not condone violence and hooliganism.
“As Trojan Stars, we would like to apologise unreservedly to the football fraternity in its entirety for the unfortunate incident of pitch invasion which resulted in the manhandling of the match officials during the match against Karoi United.
“We have zero tolerance policy towards hooliganism or and violent behaviour that goes against football statutes and norms.
“We will be fully cooperative with the relevant authorities as investigations continue to establish the root cause of the disturbances,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chegutu Pirates reduced their points difference with Black Mambas after they won 2-0 against Come Again on Saturday.
Only five points separate Dzinza and the leaders.
Northern Region Results
Herentals U-20 1, Black Mambas 0; ZRP Harare 3, Concession United 0; Golden Eagles 1, Harare City 1; Mwors 2, Omnia 0; PAM United 4, Commando Bullets 1; Chinhoyi Stars 2, Shamva Mine 2; Chegutu Pirates 2, Come Again 0; Trojan Stars 0, Karoi United 1
Northern Region Log
P W D L F A Pts
Black Mambas 31 19 9 3 33 8 67
Chegutu Pirates 31 17 11 3 31 8 62
Harare City 31 15 11 5 33 18 56
Herentals U-20 31 15 9 7 31 17 54
MWOS 31 13 13 5 41 18 52
Golden Eagles 31 13 11 7 38 24 50
Trojan Stars 31 13 9 9 34 22 48
Karoi United 31 11 9 11 26 33 42
Ngezi Platinum U-19 30 11 7 12 25 21 40
Banket United 30 10 10 10 26 25 40
PAM FC 31 9 11 11 25 32 38
Come Again 31 9 10 11 25 27 35
Chinhoyi Stars 31 10 6 15 25 32 36
Shamva Mine 31 8 9 14 33 31 33
Omnia 31 8 9 14 28 41 33
Commando Bullets31 7 11 13 21 29 32
ZRP Harare 31 4 13 14 25 34 25
Concession United 31 0 4 26 9 86 4