Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira
Zimpapers Sports Hub
HIGHLANDERS coach Kelvin Kaindu is embracing the international break calling it a crucial chance to regroup, refocus and reignite the team’s campaign after a stuttering start to the season.
With the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League on pause until June 13 due to the FIFA international match window, clubs have a brief window to reassess.
“The break gives you a few days to work on areas that need improvement,” said Kaindu.
“It also gives you more time to condition your team both physically and psychologically.”
Highlanders head into the break sitting ninth on the table with 19 points from 14 games.
They trail unbeaten league leaders MWOS by 11 points, while Simba Bhora sit second with 26.
Bosso’s recent form has been a concern.
They’re winless in their last three matches, having lost 2–1 to ZPC Kariba, followed by a 1–0 defeat to Herentals, and a 1–1 draw against rivals Dynamos.
Despite flashes of potential, consistency continues to elude the side.
“As for the window, it’s either you lose or gain players. We’ve identified a few young players and, hopefully, we’ll have a closer look at them during this period,” he said.
Highlanders will return to league action with a high-stakes clash against defending champions Simba Bhora at Barbourfields.
They’ll then travel east for a test against Manica Diamonds before rounding out the first round with a Bulawayo derby against Chicken Inn.
Highlanders are the best performing side of the Big Three.
Their biggest rivals Dynamos find themselves trapped in the relegation zone while CAPS United escaped from that trap after a fine win over Manica Diamonds at Sakubva on Saturday.
Bosso would have been in a better place had they converted their chances against Dynamos at Rufaro on Sunday in a match in which DeMbare ‘keeper Chris Mverechena was outstanding.
