Harare – Premier Soccer League newcomers, Hardrock FC, held reigning champions and Scottland FC to a tense goalless draw at Chahwanda Stadium, giving both sides a hard-earned point in Matchday 1 of the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.
The match kicked off under cloudy skies, with fans anticipating rain, but both teams battled fiercely. By the 15th minute, the scoreboard remained 0-0, and the first half ended with nothing separating the two teams. Hardrock’s defence was solid, keeping the reigning champions at bay.
Scottland FC lined up:
93 CHADYA
5 SHIDOLO0
75 THWALA
24 MOYO
18 MUDUHWA
30 MSEBE
14 MOFFAT
8 ZI0CHA
10 MUSONA (C)
47 MACHOPE
17 MUSONA
SUBS
70 TAFIREMUTSA 22 MAKWINJA 4 OWINO
11 BILLIAT 44 NYONI 20 GURIRAB
19 CHIHWETA 7 MUREREMBA 66 MUTASA
15 MANENJI 28 MUTIMBANYOKA 61 NDUNA
Hardrock line-up:
12. TONDERAI MATEYAUNGA
04. SHELTON SIBANDA
21. TINDTENDA MURINGAI
40. MUNYARADZI DIRO
17. MISHECK NGWENYA
38. MUNASHE BAMARA
15. NELISWA DLAMINI
06. DONALD MUDADI
03. SAMBULO SIMELANE
36. WASHINGTON NAVAYA
09 ANDREW PHIRI
SUBS:
E. Sibanda, J. Makunike, L. Nyilenda, X. Ndlovu, M. Gavaza, T. Mashaireni, W. Madzungu, N. Matinhari, S. Makawa.
Despite several attacks from both sides, neither team could break the deadlock. Hardrock’s goalkeeper Mudadi made key saves while Scottland’s defence remained resilient. Fans cheered as the teams exchanged chances, with Billiat and Musona looking dangerous on the flanks.
In other matches played over the weekend:
Herentals 1-1 with Chicken Inn,
Ngezi Platinum 2-1 FC Platinum,
Triangle United 0-1 ZPC Kariba
Caps United 2-1 Agama FC
Manica Diamonds 0 – 1 Simba Bhora
Highlanders 0 – 0 Bulawayo Chiefs
Telone 1 – 2 Dynamos
The result at Chahwanda Stadium reflects the competitive nature of the 2026 season, showing that even champions like Scottland can be challenged. Hardrock will look to build on this solid performance in their upcoming fixtures, while Scottland seeks to regain momentum and maintain their title credentials.
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