The Sunshine Champions League continues to shine brightly as the group stages unfold with intensity and skill. Teams from across the board are demonstrating why they deserve to be at the top of the pool scene, with some thrilling matches and standout performances. Let's take a look at how each group fared in this latest round.

 

*Group A (Rubik's Bar)*

- *Braeside 7 - 9 NiceDay Select*  

NiceDay Select emerged victorious in a tightly contested match against Braeside, showing their resilience and strategic play.

- *Gladiators 10 - 6 Birmcov*  

Gladiators displayed their strength, securing a decisive win over Birmcov.

- *Braeside 5 - 11 Gladiators*  

Gladiators continued their dominant run, putting up a strong performance against Braeside to further solidify their standing.

 

Group C (Leisure Centre)*

- *Blueroof 7 - 9 Kasi Kasi*

Kasi Kasi edged out Blueroof in a closely fought battle, proving their mettle.

- *Ellusion 73 11 - 5 Black Rhinos* 

Ellusion 73 delivered a commanding performance, defeating Black Rhinos with a comfortable margin.

- *Ellusion 73 12 - 4 Kasi Kasi*  

Ellusion 73 maintained their momentum, crushing Kasi Kasi with a comprehensive win.

- *Blueroof 0 - 0 Black Rhinos*  

This match ended in a stalemate, with both teams sharing the spoils.

 

### *Group D (BnB Ruwa)*

- *BnB Ruwa 10 - 6 HM* 

BnB Ruwa started strong with a solid win over HM, setting the tone for the group.

- *JST 12 - 4 MaBoss* 

JST dominated MaBoss, showcasing their superior skill and strategy.

- *BnB Ruwa 12 - 4 MaBoss*  

BnB Ruwa continued their impressive form, dispatching MaBoss with ease.

- *HM 8 - 8 JST*  

HM and JST battled to an intense draw, leaving everything on the table.

- *JST 7 - 9 BnB Ruwa*  

BnB Ruwa clinched another win, narrowly defeating JST in a hard-fought match.

- *MaBoss 4 - 12 HM*  

HM bounced back with a resounding victory over MaBoss, finishing the group stage on a high note.

 

### *Group E (Jimalo Machipisa)*

- *SilverStream 11 - 5 NiceDay Legends*  

SilverStream's strength was too much for NiceDay Legends, who fell behind early and couldn't recover.

- *Nandis 5 - 11 Sanganai* 

Sanganai asserted their dominance, securing a convincing win over Nandis.

 

### *Group H (Leisure Centre)*

- *Milo Power 7 - 9 Players*  

Players emerged victorious in a closely contested match against Milo Power, demonstrating their tactical prowess.

- *Megga 1 12 - 4 Sharks* 

Megga 1 displayed their superiority, dismantling Sharks with a strong showing.

- *Megga 1 11 - 5 Players*  

Megga 1 continued their winning streak, defeating Players with a solid performance.

- *Sharks 7 - 9 Milo Power*  

Milo Power fought back to secure a win against Sharks, keeping their hopes alive in the group.

- *Megga 1 12 - 5 Milo Power*  

Megga 1 capped off their group stage campaign with another emphatic win, this time over Milo Power.

 

### *Group G (Redbull)*

- *Pahukama 12 - 4 Mega 11*  

Pahukama made their intentions clear with a decisive win over Mega 11, setting the pace in Group G.

- *Redbull 12 - 4 B4*  

Redbull matched Pahukama’s energy, overwhelming B4 with a strong performance.

- *Pahukama 11 - 5 B4*  

Pahukama continued their dominance, defeating B4 to further cement their top position.

- *Megga 11 10 - 0 Redbull*  

Megga 11 rebounded with a crushing win over Redbull, keeping their campaign alive.

 

### *Group F (Liquorama Kambuzuma)*

- *Leisure Centre 12 - 4 Ligi* 

Leisure Centre began their group stage with a comprehensive victory over Ligi, showcasing their championship pedigree.

- *Liquorama 8 - 8 Legends* 

Liquorama and Legends played out a thrilling draw, leaving everything to play for in their remaining matches.

- *Leisure Centre 12 - 4 Legends*  

Leisure Centre continued their fine form, defeating Legends with a commanding performance.

- *Liquorama 8 - 8 Leisure Centre* 

In one of the most anticipated matches, Liquorama held Leisure Centre to a draw, demonstrating the high level of competition in this group.

- *Legends 16 - 0 Ligi* 

Legends bounced back with a dominant win over Ligi, making a strong statement in the process.

- *Ligi 4 - 12 Liquorama*  

Liquorama closed out the group stage with a solid win over Ligi, ensuring their place in the next round.

 

A special mention goes to Alex Cole, affectionately known as "Cogstar the Block Man," who was the standout player of Group F. Representing Leisure Centre Pool Club, Cogstar won all his frames against every team he faced, proving to be an invaluable asset to his club. His consistent performance earned him the title of Man of the Tournament in Group F.

 

A big thank you to Tich, the overseer for Group F, for his excellent work in ensuring the smooth running of the matches at Liquorama Kambuzuma. His dedication to the sport is highly appreciated by all.

 

As the Sunshine Champions League progresses, the competition continues to heat up. With such strong performances across all groups, the stage is set for an exciting and unpredictable remainder of the tournament.

 

 

*Dennis Marume* 

*NPPL Correspondent*  

*Leisure Centre Pool Club*