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Fungai Muderere, Zimpapers Sports Hub
CHICKEN Inn spokesperson Nkululeko Nkala has vowed that they are unfazed by playing flamboyant Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) log leaders Scottland FC this afternoon at Barbourfields Stadium.
Tonderai Ndiraya’s Scottland charges touched down at Joshua Mqabuko International Airport on Thursday evening ahead of a fixture that is a must for both sides.
The Gamecocks are not yet safe from relegation and on the other hand, the Scotts lead the log standings with second-placed Simba Bhora, who have a game in hand, heavily breathing down them.
“They are the log leaders but we are not intimidated,” said Nkala.
“It’s a tricky tie. It’s going to be a difficult game. We will need to push and match them pound for pound,” he added.
Interestingly, Chicken Inn now has the services of ex-Scottland striker Lynoth Chikuhwa, who was loaned to the Bulawayo side in the mid-season transfer window period.
It will be an emotional match for Chikuhwa, a player who will lead the Gamecocks’ strike force with an equally pacey duo of Brian Muza and Michael Charamba.
The trio will be expected to ask a lot of questions of the Scottland rear-guard that will have Bulawayo bred boys Peter Muduhwa, Kevin Moyo and goalkeeper Talbert Shumba.
The first leg encounter between the two sides was decided in the boardroom after the match, played at Rufaro Stadium, was abandoned before regulation time.
Scottland FC had been awarded a penalty in the late stages of the match, a decision that Chicken Inn players and officials heavily protested.
“It’s going to be business as usual. We are here with a positive mind. It’s game on and everyone is rearing to go,” said Scottland FC spokesperson Sindiso Dube. @FungaiMuderere
