Online Reporter
Fungai Muderere
Zimpapers Sports Hub
YOU expect tactical changes at half-time.
You expect substitutions, formation tweaks and a few choice words from the coach.
But, at Luveve last Sunday, Hardrock coach Kelvin “KK” Kaindu appeared to have another adjustment in mind — a wardrobe change.
As his Hardrock charges were busy dismantling Jordan Sinnot FC in their Munhumutapa Cup clash, Kaindu walked into the dressing room at half-time in one outfit and emerged for the second half sporting a completely different look.
The blazer had changed.
The pair of trousers had changed.
But the shoes remained exactly the same.
It was a proper half-time fit switch that caught the attention of supporters, adding a touch of fashion drama to an afternoon that already had plenty happening on the pitch.
“I was putting on the official club regalia in the first half and I had to change into this suit in the second half.
“I use this one (navy blue suit) for preaching.
“If you look at all my pictures, you will notice that.”
And if the wardrobe switch was supposed to bring extra luck, it certainly did not hurt.
Hardrock continued to boss proceedings after the interval, eventually cruising to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Jordan Sinnot FC.
While the players were doing the serious business of scoring goals, Kaindu was providing an unexpected sideshow from the technical area.
For the supporters, it was a reminder that half-time adjustments are not always confined to tactics.
Sometimes the coach changes the blazer.
Sometimes he changes the trousers.
And sometimes, apparently, the shoes are untouchable!
Whatever prompted Kaindu’s fashion switch, it certainly became one of the memorable moments from Hardrock’s impressive afternoon.
The Kwekwe-based side walked away with five goals and a place in the next round, while Kaindu walked away having successfully completed his half-time transformation.
