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Fungai Muderere
FORMER Highlanders and Dynamos defender Marshal “The Black Italian” Machazane is feeling on top of the world after attaining Safa Confederation of African Football (Caf) C Licence.
Machazane, who also did duty for Harare City and Caps United, has been attending classes in neighbouring South Africa.
“It’s always pleasing to develop yourself as a person. I am really for the achievement and I am looking forward to further developing myself,” said an ecstatic Machazane who works as a strength and conditioning coach at Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Greenfuel.
The then gritty player ended his football playing days on a high as he funded his trip to an exchange programme in Spain at one of the world’s biggest clubs, Barcelona to boost his life as a coach after retirement.
Machazane, a hardworking defender who could play either on the flanks or central defence, is one of a few players who turned out for the three giants of Zimbabwean football clubs which are Dynamos, Highlanders and CAPS United.
He was part of the last Highlanders squad to win the League title in 2006 under Methembe “Mayor” Ndlovu and participated in the African Champions League in which they were knocked out by Aly Ahly in 2007.
He is also a holder of a Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) Level One coaching certificate.
In 2023, Machazane got his first coaching post at Real Betis Academy where he was welcomed and appreciated in their technical team for his experience and knowledge as a former football player.
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