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Correctional Queens unveiled four new players at Harare Central Prison yesterday ahead of the new season that ikicks off on April 13.
The club unveiled Hazvineyi Dhlakama from Harare City, Ashly Mtanga from MSU Queens, Agness Tumbane from ZISD Zambia and Manyara Mandara from Chapungu Queens at a ceremony where they received sponsorship from Red Sphere.
Club head coach Choice Dambaza said that the new additions to the squad will bring more depth.
The additions are all tactical and necessary for the success of the team.
“I decided to add four players this season. As you know last season we finished fourth and I saw that we need to beef up in some positions,” said Dambaza.
“If you look at the new additions, we have a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and winger. It was a well thought move after seeing where the team was shortcoming last season.
“I guess the additions will be good for the team to help us get results this season and we are trying our best to secure a top three finish just to improve.
“The sponsorship is motivation for the team in general as our girl child needs to be associated with cleanliness on the field and I am humbled by this sponsorship.”
Club chairperson Mavis Gumbo said they are looking forward to fighting for the championship.
“This year we are looking to clinch the championship as I feel last season we managed to compete well and with room for improvement this is supposed to be our year.
“We are working hard to try and narrow the gap between us and last season’s champions,” she said.
“We have unveiled our four new players. One of the players was in Zambia and she comes with a lot of experience.
“The additions are set to improve our team. As a team we are also focusing on trying to always introduce new young blood in the system to assure that there is continuity in the club.”
Gumbo hailed initiatives set to support all girl children through sport as it saves them from vices.
“This is important for the girl child as it keeps our girls away from early pregnancies and being involved in drug and substance abuse.
“The fact that they have an income means they won’t have a dependency syndrome that will see them indulging in prostitution among other things that ruin them in the society,” she said.
Online Reporter