CAN KAKA AFFORD ANOTHER SLIP TODAY?

Eddie Chikamhi

Senior Sports Reporter

A PROLONGED barren run, and growing disillusionment with coach Genesis “Kaka” Mangombe among some of the fans, will likely spur on Dynamos when they host newboys Arenel Movers in the Castle Lager Premiership at Rufaro this afternoon. 

The Glamour Boys cannot hide their desperation after going FOUR games without winning a match. 

They have clocked a good month, without picking maximum points, with their last win coming on April 21, after edging TelOne 1-0 at Rufaro.

So far they have won only two matches in 11 starts, although they are anticipating a favourable judgment in their abandoned match against Chegutu Pirates.

DeMbare stand-in captain Emmanuel Jalai told Zimpapers Sport the giants are looking to turn around the campaign after falling 12 points off the pace in the marathon. 

“We are always discussing with the guys and we are always motivating one another. 

“It’s only that the winless run is a bit longish but it’s a phase. Every team, I am sure, will face that phase during the season.

“What is important is to remain united and keep on fighting, and remain positive looking at the coming games. 

“After all, we are the same people who have to play the coming games. So, if we despair, who is going to play?

“So, we are always talking to the guys that don’t worry, good results will come but we have to work extra hard and get more goals.”

He added:

“We are also checking the log standings. The league is still open and the race is still for everyone.” 

Dynamos have been struggling of late and they are even more closer to relegation than they are from the top, where Manica Diamonds rule the roost with 25 points from 12 games. 

CAPS United are on the road for a date against Bulawayo Chiefs at Luveve this afternoon. 

Captain Godknows Murwira said coach Lloyd Chitembwe has been influential in the team’s turnaround.

Fixtures:

Today: Greenfuel v Bikita Minerals (GreenFuel Arena), Hwange v ZPC Kariba (Colliery), Yadah v FC Platinum (Heart Stadium), Bulawayo Chiefs v CAPS Utd (Luveve), Simba Bhora v Herentals (Wadzanayi) TelOne v Chicken Inn (Bata), Chegutu Pirates v Ngezi Platinum Stars (Baobab)

Tomorrow: Highlanders v Manica Diamonds (Barbourfields), Dynamos v Arenel Movers (Rufaro)