We are expecting a tough DeMbare: Nyikadzino

BULAWAYO Chiefs head coach John Nyikadzino has acknowledged that they are expecting a tough match against Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.

Chiefs, who made their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) return at the end of last season, will be hard-pressed to beat DeMbare whose last match was a 2-2 draw against Highlanders. “We are expecting a tough match against Dynamos. We know it’s not going to be easy,” said Nyikadzino.

He added: “I know Dynamos, I also watched them play against Highlanders, they play as a unit and we will try hard to get the better of them.”

In their Week Two fixture, Amakhosi Amahle produced a disciplined and determined performance to claim a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Agama FC at Wadzanayi Stadium in Shamva.

Against DeMbare, the Ninjas will pin their hopes on Melikhaya Ncube, goalkeeper Matripples Muleya, Zibusiso Dambo, Elvis Moyo, hard- running Brian “Titisi” Muza and combative Marlvin Mkolo, among other gifted players.

Mkolo missed the trip to Shamva owing to a hamstring injury he suffered at training two days before taking on Agama.

Against DeMbare, Bulawayo will pin their hopes on Melikhaya Ncube, goalkeeper Matripples Muleya, Zibusiso Dambo, Elvis Moyo, hardrunning Brian “Titisi” Muza and combative Marlvin Mkolo among other gifted players.

Mkolo missed the trip to Shamva owing to a hamstring injury he suffered at training two days before taking on Agama.

DeMbare head coach Genesis Mangombe is aware of the big task that awaits him and his charges at Emagumeni.

“It’s another big game for us and we are hoping to continue from where we left off against Highlanders. Bulawayo Chiefs are always a tricky side. We need maximum concentration,” said Mangombe.

The Glamour Boys are on a remarkable unbeaten run in the Castle Lager Premiership, stretching over eight months.

Two games into the new season, the Glamour Boys are yet to taste defeat after winning their first game, against TelOne at Ascot, and then twice fighting back from behind to force a draw against Highlanders.

The Harare giants have started their campaign in style, by picking up four points in their first two games.
Today’s Fixtures

Bulawayo Chiefs vs Dynamos (Barbourfields), Manica Diamonds v Scottland (Gibbo Stadium), Herentals College vs Agama (Rufaro Stadium).