adminThe two Zvishavane-based oufits were at the weekend involved in the Gweru Mayor’s Annual Charity Soccer Grand Tournament won by the asbestos miners and immediately released the players after the final.
FC Platinum secretary Phillimon Muwengwa said the Caf Champions League representatives would only regroup during the first week of next month.
“We have formally broken camp for the festive holidays and we will only resume preparations during the first week of January,” said Muwengwa yesterday.
FC Platinum finished runners-up and are eager to go one better next season.
Shabanie Mine were due to hold a technical meeting yesterday afternoon to set next year’s schedule.
Chinda Boys assistant coach Arnold Janhi on Sunday revealed they would release the trialists who will then link up with the rest of the squad next year.
“For now, we are headed for a Christmas holiday break and we will resume with a full team next year,” said Janhi.
Shabanie Mine survived relegation at the close of the season with a 2-0 win over Highlanders and coach Luke Masomere has indicated intentions to mount a winning team for next season.
All the first and second division soccer clubs have since gone on a break with Hardbody players remaining on a standby pending the finalisation of the Tatenda Chingara case.
However, coach Tavaka “Dread” Gumbo recently revealed he was already scouting for players for the Premiership maidens.
“I do not want to be caught unawares by the judgment. To safeguard myself I am identifying players,” said Gumbo.
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