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Bruce Chikuni
SIMBA Bhora owner, Simba “Buju” Ndoro, says he is proud that his investment is now helping the Warriors.
The club, in which he has invested millions of dollars in a space of three years, have been rewarded by the Warriors selectors for their fine run this season.
Simba Bhora are the only local side to provide two players to the senior national team.
Skipper Walter Musona and strike partner Tymon Machope were included in the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa on June 7 and 11.
Ndoro was excited to note the inclusion of his key forwards in the Warriors.
“I’m happy for Machope and Musona but, overall, this is a victory for the team and it shows our efforts are being appreciated,’’ said Ndoro.
Musona will be returning to South Africa to face some of the players he featured against during his stint at Polokwane City, three years ago.
After his departure from Polokwane City, Musona joined Sekhukhune United.
But he was to face the ignominy of being clubless for six months before he returned home to join FC Platinum.
Many thought that was the end of his football career but it appears a return home has galvanised the 28-year-old forward and 2022 Soccer Star of the Year.
Musona has also been one of the standout players in the PSL so far this season.
He now looks set to be one of the key forwards in the upcoming two matches.
Musona paid tribute to FC Platunum coach, Norman Mapeza, and his elder brother Knowledge, for helping him revive his career.
“First thing first, I want to give thanks to coach Norman Mapeza for accepting me to join FC Platinum during my darkest hour.
“It was not easy for him to convince his bosses to give me a contract with everything that was being said about me but he stood by me when I needed him the most.
“My brother Knowledge is the one who motivated me to accept my situation and he insisted that it was not the end of the road and those words have helped me to keep my eyes on the prize.
“I think I’m on the right track to prove to people that I am capable of doing what Knowledge used to do.”memorable,’’ said Machope
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