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Bruce Chikuni
WADZANAI is the place to be tomorrow as Dynamos, who are in disarray, make their first trip to Shamva for a date with Simba Bhora in the Castle Lager Premiership football.
These two sides have been finding the holy grail elusive in their two previous fixtures which have produced no goals.
Dynamos are going into this fixture flexing their big brother status, thanks to their history and longevity in the Castle Lager Premiership.
But, many have been finding it hard to even imagine them walking away with a point from this venue.
One can only wonder if the euphoria in this little gold-mining town of Shamva and pundits who are giving the Glamour Boys no chance might be wrong, but what is undeniable is that Wadzanai will be filled to capacity.
No one knows the significance of a positive result in this match more than the host coach, Tonderai Ndiraya.
Their 0-1 loss to Chegutu Pirates last season in the ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League is the only loss they have suffered on home soil.
On the other hand, his counterpart, Genesis Mangombe, does not need anyone to remind him that DeMbare fans are running out of reasons to believe his excuses.
Simba Bhora are going into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 win over Yadah Stars and they are four points above DeMbare.
The hosts have netted four times better than Dynamos this campaign and conceded a goal more.
Dynamos have appeared lifeless without midfielder Donald Mudadi who has been their standout performer whenever in action.
Simba Bhora will be happy to know that Mudadi is not available for selection and he is still on the recovery path from an ankle injury he sustained two weeks ago. But, they also know that striker Alexander Mandinyenya will be desperate to have their attention as he is one of many who were shipped out at the start of the season.
Simba Bhora captain, Walter Musona, does not believe this fixture will produce another goalless draw.
“I don’t see a draw because we are very eager to make Wadzanai a lion’s den. No team will walk out with maximum points at this venue,” said Musona.
“Everyone is fighting at training and the mood in camp is very pleasing and as the captain, it’s my role to encourage whoever gets the nod to play to be at their best to make our fans happy.
“Playing against Dynamos motivates you because of their status and it requires us to be at our best to avoid any slip-up.”
Online Reporter