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Last Updated: Tuesday, 1 June, 2004, 14:01 GMT 15:01 UK
African leagues round-up: 29-31May
South Africa

John 'Shoes' Moshoeu
Moshoeu has helped Chiefs to their first title in twelve years

Kaizer Chiefs celebrated their first league title in 12 years after securing the points they needed at rivals Moroka Swallows in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Chiefs' 2-0 win gave them an unassailable lead with one match left in the season, turning the spotlight to the chase for second place, which also guarantees a berth in next year's African Champions League.

Three clubs are still in with a chance but if Wits University and Santos draw their match on Wednesday, Ajax Cape Town will be almost certain of finishing runners-up.

The relegation issue has yet to be settled with two of Dynamos, Hellenic or Zulu Royals to go down at the weekend.


Nigeria

Samson Abiodun of Shooting Stars (in blue) contesting the ball with Ekene of Lobi Stars
The Nigerian championship has just entered its second stage

Leaders Dolphins FC were held to a 1-1 draw at home on Sunday by Gabros International but still have an eight-point lead.

However, Dolphins have played two matches more than second-placed Iwuanyanwu Nationale, who drew 0-0 at relegation-threatened Plateau United on Saturday.

The league resumed with a full programme of fixtures both in midweek and at the weekend after a two-week break at the halfway point of the season.

Kano Pillars are third in the league after a 1-1 draw at El Kanemi Warriors, while Insurance moved into fourth place after a 1-0 home win over Niger Tornadoes on Saturday.


Zambia

Songwe Chalwe
Chalwe scored both goals for Red Arrows

Songwe Chalwe scored both goals as Red Arrows inflicted a 2-0 defeat on leaders National Assembly in Lusaka on Sunday.

National Assembly, who have now lost twice in a row, still have a four-point lead at the top of the standings after nine matches.

But they have also played two matches more than second-placed Power Dynamos, who remain the only unbeaten side in the league after a 0-0 draw with Kabwe Warriors on Sunday.

Young Arrows are third despite losing 1-0 to Nkwazi.


Zimbabwe

Caps United fans are pleased with their team's form

Caps United stretched their winning run with a ninth successive victory in the premier league, beating second placed Railstars 2-1 in Harare on Sunday.

First half goals from Walter Chuma and an Artwell Mabhiza penalty ensured the win for Caps in a match which started 35 minutes late because one of the designated linesmen failed to turn up.

They now have a seven-point lead over Bulawayo-based Highlanders, who moved into second place by beating Harare glamour side Dynamos for the first time in four years on Sunday.

The 2-1 win at Bulawayo's Barbourfields included a penalty successfully converted by Highlanders' young goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini and a late winner from Zambian import Charles Chilufya.


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African leagues round-up: 7-10 May
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