adminNo reasons for the suspension were given as Strikers president Ephat Shoko refused to give details while the former Highlanders midfielder could not be reached from Thursday. Assistant coach Never Malunga who guided the team to promotion from their maiden season in the Matabeleland South Division Two League in 2011 will be in charge of the potentially explosive encounter against Gwanda-based side Vumbachikwe tomorrow.
“All I can tell you is that we have suspended Willard (Khumalo) for reasons I cannot tell you now because the matter is purely an in-house issue. Never Malunga will be in charge of the team until he (Khumalo) returns to work,” Shoko said.
Five coaches in the Central Soccer League have either been relieved of their duties or have quit on their own among them former Highlanders hot-shot, Tobias Mudyambanje who was fired at Town United and Ofhany Muleya who quit in a huff at Jessie Mine following a fallout with the executive and team supporters.
In matches across the region, log leaders Tripple B will be hoping to continue their fine run when they host Silo United at Dulibadzimu Stadium today. Tshintsha Magiya is expected to roll past the Luke Jukulile-Petros coached outfit after thrashing the Kwekwe-based side 3-0 in the reverse fixture at Mbizo earlier in the season.
Impressive MSU travel to Gwanda for a date with gold miners Jessie Mine who have struggled all season and are in danger of a quick return to Division Two while New Zimsteel will be hoping for a change in fortunes when they take on Hwahwa at Torwood today.
Fixtures
Today: New Zimsteel vs Hwahwa (Torwood), Jessie Mine vs MSU (Colleen Bawn), Tripple B vs Silo (Dulibadzimu)
Tomorrow: Blanket Mine vs Airstars (Blanket), FC Strikers vs Vumbachikwe (Dulibadzimu), Chrome Stars vs FC Platinum Under-19 (Chrome).
All matches kick off at 3pm
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