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Takudzwa Chitsiga
Sports Reporter
CRANEBORNE Bullets coach Sammie Mavhenyengwa believes that they will have a good start to the ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League against newcomers Agama FC at Motor Action this afternoon.
The Northern Region Soccer league kicks off this afternoon with several matches lined up and Mavhenyengwa, who took over the reins at Cranborne Bullets late last year after the sacking of Nesbert ‘Yabo’ Saruchera, believes he has what it takes to return to the top flight.
They have, however, lost virtually an entire squad from last season.
“We have been preparing well and the pre-season went on well. The boys are looking forward to the new season and are eager to return to the top flight.
“We lost almost the entire team but we have the confidence that we will make a quick return to the top flight. We have to show our intentions from tomorrow’s (today) game against Agama FC. If we win the opening match it will give confidence to the youngsters who we brought on board.
The team was only left with four players Christopher Charakupa, Honey Chimutimunzeve, Doni Melusi, and Xavia Ja-natana from last season’s side.
Agama FC gained promotion from Mashonaland Central Division Two A and team manager Norman Gutsa believes the opening match will make a call to all our opponents.
“There is a lot to play for and we have a good side that boost of experience in former Harare City player Lenox Mtisi, goalkeeper Nomore Jones, who was with Simba Bhora, Linton Muzinda, Tafadzwa Nyahuyanga Ralph Nyamuparinga among several others.
“We will not be bothered by their status that they were in the top flight last season as we are now laying at the same level,” said Gutsa.
The other match of the week will see MWOS facing Saruchera’s Black Rhinos at Ngoni in Norton tomorrow.
Northern Region Fixtures
Today: Cranborne Bullets v Agama FC (Motor Action).
Central Region Fixtures
Tomorrow: Dulibadzimu United v Sheasham (Dulibadzimu), Chapungu v Beitbridge FC (Ascot), Blanket Mine v Gokwe North (Long John), Tongogara v Black Eagles (Tongogara), Shabanie Mine v Amazon (Maglas), Bishopstone v FC Platinum U-19 (Muchato), West Nicholson v MSU, (Phelandaba), Kwekwe United v ZRP Gwanda (Baghdad), Dinson Mvuma v Wangu Mazodze City (Mvuma).
Eastern Region Fixtures
Tomorrow: Mutare City Rovers v Risutu Tigers (Mutare Showground 12pm), Buffaloes v Masvingo United (Mutare showground 3pm)
Sunday: FC Hunters v Wangu Mazodze (Rudhaka)
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter