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Bruce Chikuni, Sports Reporter
SIMBA Bhora defender Roland Kangadzi responded to the team’s super fan, Simba Ngirandi’s request for his jersey in a sweetest way.
Such requests usually end in regrettable fashion as players tend to fear the consequences.
But Kangadzi, who has won everything that Simba Bhora have won from their time in Division Two, saw no evil in honoring Ngirandi.
Ngirandi, who seemed to be in disbelief, immediately put on Kangadzi’s jersey to show appreciation.
The club is expected to deduct a certain amount of money from Kangadzi’s allowances to cover the replacement cost for his jersey.
But the fine is likely to be paid in full by the club owner, who also answers to the same name of Ngirandi.
Kangadzi’s gesture might have also refreshed Ndoro, who was still processing the reality that his team had settled for a goalless draw with MWOS, as he watched the moment with a proud smile.
Last month, Ngirandi was also blessed with an electric wheelchair by Scotland owner Scott Sakupwanya.
Ngirandi hardly misses Simba Bhora home fixtures.
Kangadzi, who is the longest serving player at the club, told Zimpapers Sport that he would not have forgiven himself had he failed to honor Ngirandi’s wish.
“Every Simba Bhora fan knows how passionate Ngirandi is about this team, and when I saw the placard, I didn’t even have a second thought about it,” said Kangadzi.
“I was never going to forgive myself, and I believe this might be one of the best decisions that I have made in my football career.
“He is an inspiration to us, he is one of the major reasons we don’t lose at home because each time we feel like giving up, his support injects a different level of energy into us.”
The champions have racked up 15 points in their first eight games, and they remain unbeaten at home.
Kangadzi has been part of Simba Bhora’s defensive unit, which has now registered six clean sheets.
Webster Tafa, Isheanesu Mauchi, and Carlos Mavhurume are part of that unit.
They are scheduled to travel for a date with Kwekwe United this Wednesday.
The team’s coach, Joel Luphahla, was satisfied with a point against pacesetters, MWOS.
“We knew it was going to be a difficult game, but I expected my boys to win the match since we were playing at home,” he said.
“I’m happy that we managed to get a point and a clean sheet against the log leaders, a team which is being coached by an experienced coach.
“It’s a game that either team could have won, but I think we did our best.”
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