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Brandon Moyo
FORMER Highlanders and Tanzanian giants Azam FC skipper, Bruce Kangwa has joined Harare giants CAPS United on a two-year deal, Zimpapers Sports can reveal.
His two year contract also has an option to extend, pending his performance and fitness during his stay in the capital.
The deal between Kangwa and Harare giants was finalised yesterday and his manager George Deda confirmed that his player has joined the capital based side after a scramble for his signature by a number of clubs.
“It’s true, Kangwa is now a CAPS United player and on his behalf, we would like to thank the CAPS United management led by Honourable Farai Jere and coach Lloyd Chitembwe for showing great interest in Kangwa.
“The way they moved showed us and made us believe that Bruce is a wanted man and the player feels at home if he is wanted. CAPS acted swiftly to get his signature while with other teams, it was just talk with no action,” said Deda. Kangwa was released by Tanzanian giants Azam last season after seven years of service to the club and on his return to Zimbabwe, he was heavily linked with a move to his former club, Highlanders.
“Bruce’s commitment to Bosso is unquestionable. It is not that we did not consider Highlanders, we spoke to the Bosso hierarchy but up to now they didn’t come up with anything.
“Last season Bruce missed the chance to join Simba Bhora because he was still waiting (for Highlanders to make a move).
One window closed and we couldn’t let another one close as well, he is a family man, he needs to provide for his family,” said Deda.
Deda said there are a number of clubs in the capital that showed interest but they had to settle for the Green Ma-chine, who have a rich history and also tabled a better offer.
In his own words, Kangwa said CAPS showed seriousness for his signature and that’s why he chose them.
He added that he cannot wait to hit the ground running and is looking forward to his stay in the capital.
“If a team is serious, they do what CAPS did and move swiftly. CAPS United is a big team, and I will do my best to try and help them win trophies. That is what we are promising as a team and everyone at the club,” said Kangwa.
During his stint in Tanzania, the utility player won everything on offer in Tanzania except the league championship. He was also captain of the club until the last match of the season just a few days before his release. Kangwa also played in both the African Champions League and Caf Confederation Cup.
Deda described Kangwa as the ultimate professional who was humble and hardworking, always having a sense of belonging. Kangwa started his professional career at Railstars before Madinda Ndlovu took to Highlanders in 2009.
Online Reporter