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Tadious Manyepo
Sports Reporter
FRED Alick is justifying just why Dynamos coach Lloyd “Mablanyo” Chigowe went out of his way to persuade him to return from South Africa.
The 24-year-old player, who also plays basketball, had relocated to South Africa until Chigowe convinced him to come back and join the Glamour Boys.
MaBlanyo worked with Alick since he was 14.
And Alick hasn’t disappointed since making his debut back in May when scoring a fine equaliser in Dynamos’ 2-2 draw against Ngezi Platinum at Rufaro.
Alick played as a centre-back where he partnered Frank Makarati when Dynamos beat Yadah on penalties in the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals.
“I coached Freddy Alick from the Under-14 to the Under-18 team at Dynamos and at one point he went to Black Tigers,” said MaBlanyo.
“He is a versatile player who can play in all positions and I hope he continues to show his class.
“It’s what this country needs, the kind of players, with the frame and technique which I can say is correct.
“Alick is a very good player and I hope he continues to improve his overall game.
“Once he reaches his potential, I can tell you that he will be a beast.”
Dynamos will shift their focus to the league where they face Arenel Movers at Barbourfields on Sunday.
“I can say maybe, Valentine Kadonzvo is taking responsibility and showing his true colours. And I hope that same quality will take us through.
“Our strikers need to up their game. What forces coaches to change the tactics is probably what these other guys are bringing to the table in terms of the team’s play.
“It’s unfortunate we lost Sadney Urikhob, we expected young Elton Chikona and Emmanuel Paga to take over but for now we will continue to work with what is available.
“We also have a number of good youngsters we will throw in the fray as we go forward.”
Fixtures:
Tomorrow: Bikita Minerals v Greenfuel (Sakubva) ZPC Kariba v Hwange (Nyamhunga) FC Platinum v Yadah (Mandava) Herentals v Simba Bhora (Rufaro) Chicken Inn v Telone (Luveve) Ngezi Platinum v Chegutu Pirates (Baobab)
Sunday: Manica v Highlanders (Sakubva) Arenel Movers v Dynamos (Barbourfields) CAPS United v Bulawayo Chiefs (Rufaro)
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