Online Reporter
Curtworth Masango
Zimpapers Sports Hub
HARDROCK chairman Wellington Mupandare says the club will continue strengthening their squad if the right players become available.
He says they are determined to mount a sustained title challenge.
The Midlands side have been one of the busiest clubs during the mid-season transfer window.
They have added Warriors striker Prince Dube and defender Gerald Takwara, Malawian defender McDonald Rameck and the Eswatini duo of Thubelihle Mavuso and Yekisizwe Khumalo. Despite the high-profile recruitment drive, Mupandare insists the club’s business may not be finished.
“If there is another top-quality player out there, and if our coaches want him, we will go for him.
“We have a very supportive president (Shepherd Chahwanda),” Mupandare told Zimpapers Sports Hub.
Hardrock continue to exceed expectations in their debut top-flight league campaign.
Second on the table with 39 points from 20 matches, Hardrock have a game in hand and trail leaders Scottland, who have collected 46 points, by seven points.
Victory in the final minutes of the outstanding fixture against Dynamos, which was abandoned in Kwekwe, which is now set to be played tomorrow, will be a big boost for their campaign.
On Sunday, Hardrock have a tough away battle against fourth-placed Herentals at Rufaro.
Mupandare believes the club’s ability to attract established players lies beyond financial considerations.
“It’s the organisation, infrastructure and professional way of doing things.
“After doing a tour of our facilities, no one can say no,” he said.
“There are few clubs that own stadiums in Africa. Even all the South African clubs don’t have stadiums of their own.”
Hardrock’s investment in infrastructure has been matched by their willingness to strengthen the playing squad, with the latest arrivals adding experience, quality and depth across all departments.
