Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira
Zimpapers Sports Hub
BULAWAYO Chiefs coach Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe says they are taking their pre-season friendly matches seriously as they aim to make a quick return to the top-flight league.
Chiefs have been involved in a series of friendly matches, including last week when they faced Gwanda Pirates at Pelandaba Stadium.
The match ended 0-0.
They are on the road again this weekend as they face Dulibadzimu United at Ronnie’s Arena tomorrow afternoon.
Jongwe said the team was treating these friendlies seriously.
“So far, so good. We go into every game preparing to win. The result last week was not one we would have wanted, but the boys gave it their all, even though we didn’t get a result.
“I think we have to build on the performance from last week and aim to improve. I believe it was also a wake-up call to the boys that in Division One, there are no easy teams.”
Jongwe. Jongwe says his charges are showing the fight needed to gun for the title.
“The boys are fighting and working hard. The result last week was just a wake-up call for the team. Every game in pre-season is as important as every game during the season, so we are taking the games seriously.
“The friendly games are no less important than the league games.
“We treat every friendly game like it’s a league game. Let the fans come and enjoy the game in Beitbridge.”
Chiefs are entering a new era following their relegation from the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League last year.
Key players including Lucky Ndlela, Migoz Svinurayi and Mduduzi Maseko are among those who have been let go as Chiefs aim to make a fresh start.
Only nine players from the previous season’s squad have been retained ahead of the new campaign.
