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Veronica Gwaze
CHAMPIONS Ngezi Platinum Stars’ goalkeeper, Nelson Chadya, wants his teammates to rediscover their scoring touch when they host leaders Highlanders at Baobab this weekend.
The champions lost both their fixtures against Bosso last season.
They failed to score in both matches which ended 1-0 in favour of Highlanders.
Ngezi Platinum are yet to find their feet in this Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign, winning one out of the first five games of the season.
They have scored just twice and conceded four times while their opponents have scored nine goals and let in only two.
“As a senior player, you feel the pressure during such times and wish you could carry the team on your shoulders,” said Chadya.
“Unfortunately, football is a team sport and everyone has a role to play.
“From my observation, we are a good team and our play is almost perfect, save for the fact that we lack the confidence to score.
“At this stage, we should make it everyone’s responsibility to find the net.”
Since 2016, when Ngezi were promoted into the top-flight league, the two sides have met 12 times.
The champions have won three times and lost five times while the other four fixtures ended in draws.
“We usually create chances and fail to convert so, this time, we need to be more clinical in front of goal,” said Chadya.
“Strikers are there but, at this stage, we need not give them too much pressure and will have to attack and defend as a team.”
“To the fans, we are playing at home, they will be able to watch us, so we need their support and also promise to do our best for them.”
Highlanders midfielder, Mason Mushore, is hoping that Bosso maintain their fine form to retain their position at the top of the standings.
“This is an important game for us so we do not want to look at past games because that may open doors for complacency,” said Mushore
“Ngezi are not a small team, their current form may change at any time, every team gets to that stage at some point.”
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