Mupasiri; man on a mission

Paul Mundandi in ZVISHAVANE
WHEN Farai Mupasiri was offloaded by Dynamos, he feared he would never play football again.

But, a few months down the road, the forward is thrilled to be resurrecting his career in this small, but rich mining town.

“To be honest I am here in Zvishavane to resurrect my career. A lot of things were said about me and some people even said I was a bad boy.

“It is said East, West which place is best? East, West, home is best and to this who doesn’t know I am in my mum’s hometown?

“My mother comes from Mazvihwa just a few kilometres from Zvishavane town.

“It is always nice to be with your mother when things are tight and I have chosen Shabanie Football Club to be the best place to resuscitate my career. The fans here, the coaches and the players are just marvellous. They are a blessed lot.

“I could have gone to Triangle kuna mudhara Mangwiro, but it’s not about money as I feel we have the money at home. I just love to be on the soccer pitch and it’s something that I am working hard on.

“My heart is blue and I will always give Dynamos all the respect. They played a big part in my life and I will always support them, but at the moment I will be very busy doing my things on the pitch and my desire is to show Zimbabwe who Mupasiri is and with the help of the Almighty God I will make it,” said Mupasiri.

Mupasiri featured for Shabanie on Sunday and impressed in his debut tie against defending champions CAPS United.

He was given a standing ovation when he left the pitch late in the game after being injured.

“My brother I was touched. I have never seen this kind of support and love and I just felt I have to give them back the love.

“The people here love me and I am not here for money, but I am just here for football, I want game time and the coaches promised me that I will be playing so what more can I ask for?”

His mother, Agnes, was there in Zvishavane to support him.

“I am happy that he is playing. I am a caring mother that is why I drive all the way from Harare to give him support and next Sunday I will be in Bulawayo for their match against Highlanders.

“I know that the club is not financially sound, but I just told him to go and play football. It’s not about money, but I want him to be busy on the pitch,’’ said Agnes.