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After succumbing to two defeats this season, FC Platinum midfielder Joel Ngodzo yesterday declared enough was enough.
The two teams meet again exactly seven days after Gunners completed a league double over the Moneybags.
“Obviously this is a match that we want to win because we cannot lose three times to the same opponents in one season,” said Ngodzo.
“Gunners are a very good side and I believe they are a fair challenge.
“We have to do our best and match them tomorrow (today).
“Everyone is looking forward to this game and I am confident we can win if we make use of our chances.
“Last week we created a number of scoring chances but we could not convert them. So we have to try as much as we can to get the goals,” said Ngodzo.
FC Platinum are looking to bounce back following the 2-1 defeat, which derailed their march towards the championship last week.
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Another defeat today could shatter their dream for a double in their maiden season in the Premiership.
“Like any other team that might be in our position, we want to win both titles.
“Everyone here (at FC Platinum) shares the same desire.
“The chances are bright and morale is very high in the camp at the moment,” said Ngodzo.
Coach Rahman Gumbo has all his players at his disposal, with no injury worries reported in the camp.
They will pin their hopes on striker Donald Ngoma, the scorer of last week’s goal in the defeat at Lafarge.
Ngoma is likely to get assistance from either Norman Maroto or Alick Marime.
No major changes are expected in the defence where Daniel Vheremu, Kumbulani Banda, Zephaniah Ngodzo and Norman Togara have become regulars, providing cover for Tafadzwa Dube.
Soccer Star of the Year Charles Sibanda, who is the club’s top scorer with nine goals, is also back after serving a two-match suspension for attacking Chicken Inn’s assistant coach Adam Ndlovu.
Platinum pulled through to the last eight courtesy of a 1-0 win over Black Mambas, thanks to Mernad Mupera’s conversion from the spot in the second half.
Gunners, who prevailed 2-0 over Masvingo in the first round, have been enjoying excellent form, losing only once to Dynamos in their last 12 assignments since Chunga took over from Darlington Dodo.
Chando Kupisa are playing exciting football, with much of their inspiration coming from the genius of national Under-23 trialist Cliff Sekete, Ali Sadiki and Moses Muchenje.
Gunners are likely to keep the winning team but their coach Moses Chunga is a man of surprises.
There will be a lot expected from striker Leonard Fiyado.
Online Reporter