Sports Reporter
YADAH coach Kudakwashe Masaraure believes the power of anointing, coupled with hard work and tactical discipline, played an important role in guiding his side to the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League championship.
Yadah were officially crowned champions at Green Fuel Arena in Chisumbanje on Saturday despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Green Fuel in their final match of the season.
The Miracle Boys had already secured an unassailable points tally last week when they edged Masvingo United 2-1.
Speaking after officially receiving their trophy and medals at the Green Fuel Arena on Saturday, Masaraure said winning the Pacific Storm Eastern Region championship was no mean achievement, considering the quality of the opposition they faced throughout the season.
The league featured several clubs with Premier Soccer League experience, including Bikita Minerals, Green Fuel, Tenax, Mutare City, Buffaloes and Masvingo United.
Dark horses like Deportivo La Murambinda and Grand Destiny also proved to be formidable opponents.
“If you check the league, Eastern Region had many giants, more than five teams that played in the Premier Soccer League before and about three or so that were relegated the previous season,” said Masaraure.
“So it was never going to be an easy task to gain promotion in such a league. Everyone admitted when all Division One leagues started that Eastern Region was going to be a tough battle.”
However, the Yadah coach believes his team’s spiritual foundation gave them an edge over their rivals, crediting club owner Prophet Walter Magaya.
“But I think what separated us was the power of anointing, through Prophet Walter Magaya, who is the owner of the team. He would also give us some teachings, especially when we go to church and even when he visits us at training,” he said.
“There is a teaching he once told us that number two is not the best, and it’s that message I used to motivate the boys always,” he said.
Although he acknowledged the importance of tactical preparation, Masaraure maintained that the spiritual dimension separated them from their competitors.
“So apart from the tactics and all the hard work we were putting on the pitch, I believe the anointing separated us from our competitors and, as you know, we are Miracle Boys,” he added.
