SHABANIE MINE have been dealt a huge blow in their quest to fight against survival following the suspension of key player Farai Mupasiri ahead of their crucial league match against Black Rhinos.

The Zvishavane miners, who occupy the last relegation slot on 32 points, play Chauya Chipembere at Rufaro on Saturday without Mupasiri who has picked up three yellow cards.

Highlanders who play Hwange at the Colliery will be without the duo of Ralph Matema and Rahman Kutsanzira.

Hwange have Admire Banda suspended for this game.

Big centre back Tawanda Nyamandwe will also miss ZPC Kariba’s trip to title chasers FC Platinum.