Defenders Harare City are on course to defend the Chibuku Super Cup but league front rothers Ngezi Platinum and FC Platinum are out of this year’s competition.

Harare City beat Bulawayo City 1-0 on Saturday thanks to a William Manondo solitary goal. No such luck for Castle Lager Premier Soccer League leaders FC Platinum who were held 2-2 but lost 4-5 to Chapungu. Ngezi Platinum were held 1-1 by Herentals but lost 3-4 on penalties.

Nichrut are through to the next round after beating Black Rhinos 2-1. Fallen giants Dynamos were 1-0 winners over Bulawayo Chiefs through a winner from Tawanda Macheke.