Sports Correspondent

Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs have joined Arenel and Chegutu Pirates as the four teams relegated from the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.

Bulawayo Chiefs, who had been promoted to the top-flight in 2017, suffered a 2-1 loss to Manica Diamonds, finishing the season in 15th place, just above the relegation zone going into the final matchday.

However, a 2-0 victory for Bikita Minerals over Hwange saw them leapfrog Chiefs in the standings, condemning both clubs to relegation. Bikita Minerals finished 14th, while Chipangano, who needed a win to survive, were unable to secure their top-flight status.

Elsewhere, ZPC Kariba claimed a 1-0 win over champions Simba Bhora, Dynamos lost 2-1 to Greenfuel, and FC Platinum and TelOne played to a goalless draw.

Castle Lager Premiership Matchday 34 Results:

Bikita Minerals 2-0 Hwange

ZPC Kariba 1-0 Simba Bhora

Manica Diamonds 2-1 Bulawayo Chiefs

Greenfuel 2-1 Dynamos

FC Platinum 0-0 TelOne

Herentals 0-0 Chicken Inn

Arenel 0-0 Chegutu Pirates