adminfirst winning bonus at the club after the Green Machine ended a 10-game winless streak.
CAPS United players get US$200 as winning bonuses, but the management were so thrilled with the victory on Tuesday they gave each player an extra US$300.
The Green Machine will take on the Mighty Bulls in the Premiership tie to be played at the Potato Field since 2009.
The stadium at Trojan was labelled a Potato Field by Moses Chunga in 2006 when Mwana Africa were using it as their home ground.
Buoyed by the league victory against Hardbody, the Green Machine, have renewed hope and are optimistic of a fine run in the prestigious tournament.
Last year they faltered at the first hurdle when they lost to Dynamos.
“The games are now different. This is now a Cup match and it is a do-or-die. Don’t forget that Motor Action played in the final last year and they are the team to beat,” said Msiska.
“We cannot really say the pressure is over with the win, this is just the beginning and the pressure is still on us. Our target is to reach the final. This tournament is the only thing that is left for us and we have to fight hard.
“We have disappointed our supporters for a long time and this is the time to atone for that.”
CAPS United defender, Tawanda “Rambo” Munyanduri, who was wearing a happy face yesterday.
“As a player, the winning bonus is what you play for and so we are happy and looking forward to winning again . . . winning a match gives confidence.
“We have to continue working hard and it is now easier to build on that win.
“It is very possible to regain the club’s status as the Cup Kings and even the players know what they want from this Cup tournament,” said Munyanduri.
The player, who has been pushed to the heart of the defence by new coach Taurai Mangwiro, from anchoring the midfield, was at the heart of the move that resulted in David Rediyoni firing home the late winner.
“Time was running out and we had to do something and it happened,” said Munyanduri.
CAPS welcomes back striker Evans Gwekwerere while newboy Nqobile Mpala may also be thrown into the fray.
“Chafungamoyo (Edmore) is still out with an injury and Evans is now fit and can be selected, we will see how it goes in training.
“Mpala is now registered and if we feel he can play we may field him at the weekend,” said Msiska.
CAPS United Harare Chapter Supporters’ chairman, Onesimus Matsika, who also attended the press conference, called on the fans to turn Trojan into a sea of green and white.
“The away trend has been good even when the team was losing with supporters traveling as far as Hwange.
“The win was a morale-booster and we hope we will come out with a good result again. We are urging all supporters to come to Bindura and would be hiring two buses and we want maximum support for the team,” said Matsika.
The Mbada Diamonds Cup gets underway tomorrow with matches lined across different venues. The residents of Kariba are in for a treat when FC Platinum and Harare City clash at Nyamhunga.
Gwanda residents, who have been missing Premiership football, will welcome a clash between Chicken Inn and Gunners at Pelandaba.
Mbada Diamonds Cup Fixtures
Tomorrow: Motor Action v CAPS United (Trojan), Highlanders v Blue Rangers (Barbourfields), Monomotapa v Hardbody (Dulibadzimu), FC Platinum v Harare City (Nyamhunga).
Sunday: Dynamos v Quelaton (Rufaro), Chicken Inn v Gunners (Pelandaba), Buffaloes v Black Mambas (Sakubva), Shabanie v Hwange (Maglas).
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