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Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
IT will be a battle of the veterans, in the colours of the newboys, when Simba Bhora and Golden Eagles clash in the ZIFA Northern Region Division One league.
The showdown is set for Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva this afternoon.
Simba Bhora are coming from Mashonaland Central Division Two while Golden Eagles won the Harare Province Division Two B ticket.
Four-time Division One championship-winning coach, Arthur “Tuts” Tutani, is in charge of Simba Bhora.
Joel “Dubai” Luphala, who won the championship with Telone in the Central Region in 2018, is in charge of Golden Eagles.
Simba Bhora, who go by the nickname “Go Buju,” drawn from club sponsor Simba “Buju” Ndoro, have demonstrated their intent of making an impact.
They signed veterans Hardlife Zvirekwi, Pride Tafirenyika, Raphael Manuvire, Nicholas “Tiko” Alifandika and Honey Chimutimunzeve, among several others.
“Gondo Harishaye,” as Golden Eagles are known, unveiled four veterans — Munyaradzi Diya, Dominic Mukandi, Chris “Maskiri” Samakwere, and Raymond Uchena.
“I am happy that we can now start the season and I hope to start on a high note, as we have prepared well,’’ said Tutani.
“The boys have experience and we will mix that with youth who will bring the energy.
“I am looking forward to facing any opponent, as this is going to be a marathon, and our performances in these opening games, will determine our destination, at the end of the season.’’
Fixtures
Today
Simba Bhora v Golden Eagles (Wadzanai), Chegutu Pirates v Banket United (Pfupajena), Black Mambas v Karoi United (Morris), Trojan Mine v commando Bullets (Trojan), PAM v CUMA Academy (Muriel Mine), Beta XI v Ngezi Platinum U-19 (Motor Action), Chinhoyi Stars v Herentals U-20 (Chinhoyi), Golden Valley v ZYS Academy (Rimuka).
Tomorrow
Come Again v Harare City Cubs (Rimuka).
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