SIMBA Bhora might have the toughest start this season.
They face champions FC Platinum, last season’s runners up Chicken Inn and Dynamos who finished third.
The Castle Lager premiership kicks off on March 18, a week after FC Platinum play Bulawayo Chiefs in a Castle Challenge Cup clash at Mandava stadium.
With renovations at Wadzanai Stadium lagging behind, new coach Tonderayi Ndiraya might have to manage matches away from their Shamva base, probably in capital Harare.
Ndiraya led Dynamos last season before the giants chose not to extend his contract in December.
Fellow new entrants Sheasham will also have it tough, facing Chicken Inn and Dynamos in their first two weeks out.
Hwange have it lighter despite a season opening test against Dynamos at the Colliery, probably.
They face Yadah in Week Two before playing all recently promoted teams; Greenfuel, Hwange and Greenfuel successively.