Siphakeme .Mnindwa
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WARRIORS holding midfielder Marshall Munetsi was handed an unfamiliar role on his English Premier League debut on Sunday.
The Mabvuku-bred football star played his first league match for Wolves in the 2-1 loss against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium.
The Zimbabwe international featured as a number nine (chief striker) when he came on at the start of the second half.
He had a glorious chance coming on his way just four minutes after his introduction but was superbly denied by Reds keeper Alisson Becker in a one versus one situation.
Munetsi joined Wolves on the deadline day of the January transfer-window.
He made his team about a fortnight ago featuring as a second half substitute in the 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The midfielder took an offensive role and created a couple of good opportunities.
Among the four opportunities he got, two were clear, including a header which went wide and a one –on one incident in which he took long to decide and was muscled off the ball on the edge of the box.
After showing his potential in front of the goal, Pereira believes the 28-year-old can add a new dynamic to Wolves’ midfield.
In the English Championship, Andy Rinomhota retained his place in the Cardiff City XI but was given a midfield role in their 1-1 draw against Bristol City.
Rinomhota played as a right-back in the previous game. He featured for 63 minutes in the latest game.
Warriors captain, Marvelous Nakamba started in Luton Town XI that lost 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday.
The midfielder played for 76 minutes before he was subbed off.
Tawanda Chirewa picked his second successive Man of the Match award at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
Chirewa was named Huddersfield’s best player in 2-1 win over Barnsley in the English League One.
The Zimbabwean international started in the match and played as a winger until the 68th minute when he was subbed off after picking a slight knock.
Reading’s Tivonge Rushesha was an unused substitute in their 2-1 win over Rotherham.
In the Belgian Pro League, Bill Antonio registered his first assist of the season for KV Mechelen on Sunday.
The Warriors international started in the 1-0 win against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and played as a winger for sixty-four minutes.
The 22-year-old also recorded two chances that included a tenth-minute beautiful volley that was superbly saved by the keeper.
In the South African Nedbank Cup, Junior Zindoga was named the Man of the Match after scoring the solitary goal in Marumo Gallants’ 1-0 win over AmaZulu.
The goal opened his scoring account at the club following his arrival a few weeks ago.
Predatory Prince Dube, a former Highlanders striker, was also on target for Yanga SC in their 6-1 win over KMC in the Tanzanian Premier League.
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