Muraleni Young Rebellions won the Amawestern tournament, when they beat the dangerous Western Stars 1-0 in the final of the competition. The game took place at the Madombidzha grounds on Saturday.

Rebellions deserved the victory as they were dictating terms in all departments. The players who continuously gave the Stars' defence a tough time were Kikie Kobuoane and Balo Mathavha.

Stars' right back, Oscar Ramantswana, was booked for an illegal tackle on Musiwa Mutandari.

Rebellions' keeper, Tshifularo Makongoza denied Stars several sure goals through his acrobatic goalkeeping. He stretched to the limit to fist Maanda Magoro's volley out of play for a corner kick. At that stage, the game was 26 minutes old.

Rebellions were the first to effect a change to their original squad. They introduced Hulisana Ramango for Tsetse Mamosebo early in the second half. Stars responded by replacing Mutshidzi Nemaxwi with Alugumi Mamugudubi.

The goal that made the Muraleni lads the champions came in the 57th minute. Balo Mathavha tried his luck from the 35m area. The Stars keeper, Tshimangadzo Masala, misjudged the flight of the ball and the ball hit the back of the net.

Stars threatened to retaliate after bringing their top striker, Lufuno Ndou, back to the middle of the park. Ndou distributed dangerous passes to his frontrunners, who shot astray on numerous occasions.