admindesigned a pre-season programme and we have a number of friendly matches lined up. We need cohesion in the team and every player must know his role,” said assistant coach Tendai Chikuni.
“Bantu Rovers are a strong team and they lost the ticket to the Premiership by a point.
“We need our players to deliver and we are still working on the team that will do the job for us this season.”
FC Platinum have stepped up their preparations for the 2013 season and vowed to lift the championship.
Last season they won the Independence Cup and the Bob ‘88 Super cup.
They parted ways with 13 players and since their promotion they have never beaten Dynamos and Highlanders.
This season things, however, look positive after landing the signature of Zambian defender Aaron Katebe and Obi Chirwa.
New-signing Mheli Sibanda, Daniel Veremu and Welcome Ndiweni did not play in Zambia.
Veremu suffered from food poisoning with Ndiweni had chicken pox.
Donald Ngoma is expected to partner Nelson Maziwisa who was on loan to Shabanie Mine upfront and once their combination clicks, the miners believe it could fire them to the league championship honours. The arrival of Petros Mhari from Hwange means they have quality goalkeepers who can compete for the number one jersey. The seasoned Francis Tizayi is still around.
There is a buzz of excitement here in Zvishavane with fans, who had abandoned the team during a lean spell last year, now bullish that their side will win trophies,
Chikuni will be in charge of the match as coach Tennant Chilumba is still sorting a few personal issues.
Anderson Phiri, who was roped into the coaching structures, will be assisting Chikuni.
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- Herald
- July 31, 2026
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