Matchday 18 in the Premier Soccer League and Matchday 12 in the Central Region Soccer League proved to be a miserable weekend for Zvishavane football clubs, as FC Platinum, Shabanie Mine, Sabi Gold Mine and Platinum Royals all suffered defeats.
The poor run started with FC Platinum, who went down 2-0 to Ngezi Platinum Stars at Mandava Stadium, recording their second home defeat of the season and adding to concerns over the team's recent struggles on home soil.
Shabanie Mine, who had at one stage shown signs of mounting a serious challenge in the Central Region Division One League, continued to struggle for consistency after falling 1-0 to MSU.
Things were no better for Sabi Gold Mine, who were handed a heavy 3-0 defeat by Central Region Soccer League leaders Chapungu.
The misery extended to the women's game as Platinum Royals also came out second best, losing 2-1 to Chapungu Queens and ensuring that all four clubs from the mining town ended the weekend empty-handed.
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The results left supporters disappointed, with some expressing their frustrations on social media.
"FC Platinum lose, Shabanie Mine Football Club lose, Sabi Gold Mine FC lose. Can we bring a traditional healer to cleanse our house Zvishavane," said Lawrence Mlambo.
Another supporter, Tendekai Zengeni, described it as a "funeral weekend" after Platinum Royals also suffered defeat.
"The ladies also lost, Chapungu Queens 2-1 Platinum Royals, this is a funeral weekend in Zvishavane," he said.
Cecilia Vhenenzula also commented the fact that none of the town's clubs managed to give supporters something to celebrate.
"This weekend no one celebrated football in this town. From the PSL to the lower leagues we failed to even have at least one team that we will talk about," she said.
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