Tshakhuma NN wallop Hungry Lions 4-1

In their promotional play-off match at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Sunday, Tshakhuma Na Ndilani were too strong for Tshivhilidulu Hungry Lions, whom they brutally walloped 4-1. Tshakhuma Na Ndilani, or TNN as they are affectionately called, took the game to Lions from the first whistle. It took them only nine minutes to open their account.

Their forceful striker, Dakalo “Akonkwo” Nemakonde, scored with a header after a corner kick that was taken by Gift Nemutandani. The referee, Mr Eric Munyai, reprimanded Owen Netshifhire with a card for a dangerous tackle on Gift Nemutandani in the 18^th minute. TNN increased the margin in the 29^th minute.

Dakalo Nemakonde completed his brace with a half volley, following a rebound that resulted from Rofhiwa Netshiungani’s initial attempt. The score was still 2-0 when the teams adjourned for half time. TNN conceded a silly goal two minutes into the last half. Their keeper, Moses Nemusumani, advanced out of the penalty area and started to watch the game as if he was a spectator. Mukhethwa Mulaudzi, who came on as a substitute, took advantage of that and sent in a long-range volley. Nemusumani watched helplessly as the ball hit the back of the net.

TNN effected two changes to their starting lineup 10 minutes later. They introduced Ricardo Miriri and Ndamulelo Mukwevho and sacrificed Rinae Mphephu and Oscar Ntshauba.

Gift Nemutandani scored the third after receiving a neat pass from Rofhiwa Netshiungani. He also scored the fourth, following a brilliant pass from Ndamulelo Mukwevho in the 79^th minute. Ndivhuwo Sathuma, the Lions’ lethal striker, was given his marching orders for tackling Tshifhiwa Mulaudzi from behind.

In the other three matches, TNN drew 1-1 with Madridtas and Wayeni Sea Robbers and beat Matsika Shooting Stars 2-0.

Date:20 May 2016

By: Frank Mavhungu

Frank is a Human Resources Manager at the Department of Public Works in Limpopo. He is the longest serving correspondent of the Mirror, having joined us at the end of 1990.  He mainly writes sports reports and resides at Tsianda Village. In 2004, Frank won the National Castle League Award, an award for the best reporter in the SAB league in South Africa.

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