Zimbabwe: Billiat starts from bench as Scottland FC flounder

Zimbabwe Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) debutants Hardrock FC produced a brave performance to frustrate expensively assembled Scottland FC to a barren draw on Sunday.

The match played at Chahwanda Stadium, where former Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat started from the substitutes’ bench, produced the first shock of the opening round of the 2026-2027 season.

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Hardrock, led by highly rated Zambian coach Kelvin Kaindu in his first game in charge, built their victory on the resilience of goalkeeper Tonderai Mateyaunga, defence of Shelton Sibanda while Castle Lager PSL Soccer Star of the Year Washington Navaya led the attack.

Scottland FC find Hardrock FC  tugh nut to crack

The Castle Lager PSL champions paraded their best arsenal including Musona brothers Knowledge and Walter. However, the rookies stood their ground to give Scottland FC new coach Norman Mapeza food for thought.

Elsewhere on Sunday, CAPS United started the season promisingly following a 2-1 victory over AGAMA FC, thanks to goals from Warriors’ winger Ishmael Wadi and Allen Mukombedzi in either half.

Mwaruwari gets point in Highlanders FC first game

In other games, Manica Diamonds suffered a home 1-0 loss to the 2024 champions Simba Bhora FC while Terone FC lost 1-0 to FC Dynamos.

Mukombedzi put it at the back of the net

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Highlanders FC and Bulawayo Chiefs drew 1-1 in the hosts’ first game in charge of the former for former Manchester City striker-turned-coach Benjani Mwaruwari.

In matches played on Saturday, Ngezi Platinum Stars edged FC Platinum 2-1 while Triangle United FC lost 1-0 to ZPC Kariba. Chicken Inn shared the spoils with Herentals College FC following a one-all draw.

Malawian striker Binwell Katinji scored on his debut for Tonderai Ndiraya’s side.