adminbeen camping in this mining town and are now used to the turf at Mandava.
Although they have questioned the PSL’s decision to force them to play their matches against the heavyweights at a neutral venue, amid concerns about security at Dulibadzimu, Tripple B have also been making some good money from the gate receipts.
They pegged the cheapest tickets at US$5 on Sunday and, after getting a good crowd in their match against DeMbare, they should expect another bumper crowd today.
The cheapest ticket for today’s match is US$3.
Hundreds of Bosso fans are expectred to make the short trip from Bulawayo to Zvishavane to back their team while Highlanders also have a big community of supporters in this town.
Phiri was bullish yesterday.
“We are going to rise from the ashes tomorrow (today) and we need nothing except maximum points. I know we are playing a strong team but I will make sure that Highlanders will not collect maximum points,” said the CAPS United legend.
Lloyd Chiwaridzo and Alick Marime are expected to lead the Tripple B attack.
Tripple B are a very professional outfit with a very strong financial background and this can be shown by the fact that they managed to camp in this mining town for six days.
The team, which is bankrolled by youthful businessman Edward Archie Kanyangu, wants to maintain its status in the top-flight league.
They have already lost to Dynamos but that hasn’t blown away their morale, which remains high, as they prepare for their assignments against Bosso and FC Platinum.
Bosso say the Premiership newboys deserve respect.
“Tripple B is a good team and we are coming to Mandava to play good football,” said Highlanders’ assistant coach, Bekithemba Ndlovu.
“The best team of the day is going to win and at Highlanders we do not rely on individual players but we play as a team.
“We are, however, going to miss the services of Eric (Mudzingwa) who is injured.”
The former Warriors’ defender has formed a very good working relationship with Kevin Kaindu and their team is in second position and in prime position to challenge for top spot. They could go top this afternoon if they win this contest and leaders FC Platinum fall against their bogey side Dynamos at Rufaro.
Striker Njabulo Ncube, who was considered to be old by Phiri when he went for trials in Beitbridge, gets his chance to show the coach that he missed the chance to sign an effective forward.
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