Local league impresses Harrison

Lovemore Zigara Midlands Correspondent
THE Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League is at par with its South African neighbours with the only difference being the sponsorship packages, Caps United coach Mark Harrison has said.

Harrison who was coach of South Africa division one side Black Leopards was unveiled as the new Green Machine mentor on a three-year deal in January.

The 54-year old Briton who saw his charges edge a stubborn Whawha 2 – 1 at Ascot Stadium, said the local league is fast and physical compared to the Super Diski which he said was a bit slow.

He said: “This league is more physical than the South African league and so far I’ve been impressed with the type of play. The South African league is a bit slower and they keep possession better and that is what I want us to do.

“I knew before I got here that it was going to be a physical world and I’m still trying to instill my philosophy in the team to marry it with the good attributes of the league and I hope it will work out.”

On his team chances of winning the title which has been elusive since 2005, Harrison said he is not worried about the title but wants to rebuild a team which can compete next season.

He said there was no pressure on him to win the league this year.

“If you look at it we’ve five players who are yet to register so the rebuilding process is still underway. We can challenge but I’m not sure if we can win it.”

Kepekepe lost most of their players with many choosing to follow coach Taurai Mangwiro who quit the Green Machine at the end of last season to join ambitious municipal outfit, Harare City.

Goalkeeper Tafadzwa Dube, Tendai Samanja, Nicholas Alifandika and Honey Chimutimunzeve abandoned the Caps United ship for the Sunshine Boys.