Online Reporter
Tafadzwa Tichawangana
Deputy Sports Editor, Zimpapers Sports Hub
FOOTBALL and music have always shared a symbiotic relationship. In the tunnels of African football, music is a cornerstone of pre-match rituals; players sing and dance their way onto the pitch, a tradition that serves as both a bonding exercise and a source of motivation.
As Scottland emerged for their warm-up ahead of their clash with Ngezi Platinum Stars at Baobab this past Saturday, an unexpected voice led the team’s chorus of the popular Shona hymn, “Abrahama.”
It was Namibia international Moses Shidolo. The midfielder has adapted seamlessly to life at the club since joining during the mid-season transfer window last year, playing a pivotal role in their debut Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title charge while proving his versatility in an unfamiliar right-back role.
Fast forward to the 2026 season, and Shidolo has shifted into his preferred central midfield role. Against Ngezi, his influence was undeniable; he was named Man of the Match after scoring the opener, his first goal of the season, as Scottland powered to a 2-0 win.
The result extended their winning streak to six matches, a blistering run that has seen them open up a five-point lead at the top of the table.
For Shidolo, the performance was a just reward for his patience. Early in the season, he struggled to crack a starting XI that boasts some of the biggest names in Zimbabwean football, including Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat.
However, it was rising star Aboubakar Moffat, who recently made his Warriors debut, who presented stiff competition for minutes.
Shidolo, a deeply religious man, credits his faith and the music associated with it for keeping him motivated during his time on the sidelines.
“It’s all about faith and hard work. I kept telling myself my time would come,” Shidolo said. “It’s a challenge in our team. If you slip up, someone else steps in because we are all quality players. We all look up to each other, and any chance you get to play, you have to grab it, whether at right-back or in my position in midfield. I know myself, and with the help of my teammates and God, anything is possible.”
Reflecting on his adaptation to life in Zimbabwe, Shidolo credits the welcoming nature of the people, which he says complements his own outgoing personality.
“I am a social person. Shona people are good, Ndebele people are good—Zimbabweans are good people. I don’t discriminate. Ever since I came here, I have been getting love from everyone. Scottland is a family, a wonderful club. I don’t know how long I will stay, but I have big plans for my future.”
For now, Shidolo is a key figure at Scottland, emerging as one of the leaders in a star-studded dressing room. As he continues to drive the team from the middle of the park, it is clear that Shidolo is not just setting the rhythm for Scottland’s title pursuit, he is providing the voice that keeps the squad in perfect harmony.
