Madinda attains CAF A coaching licence

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Warriors and Highlanders legend and current Township Rollers FC Head Coach, Madinda Ndlovu last week attained his CAF A coaching licence in Harare.

Ndlovu’s return was posted by Rollers on their official website with hope that the team could be stabilised towards their Champion’s league campaign.

In his absence Rollers dropped six points in the BeMobile premiership

“After completion of the 2 week session of the CAF “A” License in Harare, Our head coach has resumed training the team from today, preparing the squad for the CAF Champions League Preliminary round fixture on the 14th Feb,2015,” read the post.

Madinda successfully completed the second phase of the two week long CAF A license course and has resumed training with his Botswana side which is set to face South African champions, Kaizer Chiefs in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

The first phase of the course was held from 9 December and 22 December last year. 

The course was attended by 25 coaches who included Luke 'vaHombe' Masomere (How Mine), Philani 'Beefy' Ncube (Bulawayo City FC), David Mandigora (Dynamos) and  Anderson Phiri of Zambian crack side, Power Dynamo.

In Ndlovu’s absence Rollers dropped six points in the BeMobile premiership, losing 1-0 away to Mochudi Centre Chiefs before Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to BDF XI. They however still sit on second position, a point behind Mochudi.

Staff Reporter and www.rollersfc.com 

Charles wanted Kaindu reunion

...The move to Triangle could have been good for Charles as Kaindu has faith in the player 

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Castle Lager Premiership Top goal-scorer for the 2014 season, Charles Sibanda had hoped for a reunion with Zambian expatriate Kelvin Kaindu at his new side Triangle United this coming season, MatchDay has learnt.

Sources close to the player revealed that the former Highlander’s marksmen had been patiently waiting for his former boss to call on his services but continued silence from Kaindu who was fired as head coach from Bosso after a string of poor results convinced the striker to look elsewhere.

Sibanda tussles for the ball with Caps United player Stephen Makatuka

Kaindu’s decision not to sign him could have been fueled by the player’s past cases of indiscipline. Sibanda has been accused of playing under the influence of weed; and together with Joel Ngodzo had been fingered as the ring leaders of Bosso’s indisciplined squad of 2014.

Sibanda after unceremoniously leaving the substitutes bench heading to the traces after being substituted in one of Bosso's league matches last season at Hartsfield Ground

“Kaindu and Charles discussed the prospects of him playing for Triangle this season and it did look promising.

“It is the silence which led him to look for other options outside Zimbabwe before settling for How Mine,” said the source.

Sibanda has since settled for the Luke Masomere coached side, How Mine which has pulled together one of the strongest squads to be fielded over the past seasons afer a failed trial stint at Zambian side Power Dynamo who are being coached by former Hwange coach Tenat Chilumba.

The side had been hoping to beef up its strike force before their 2015 CAF Champions League campaign.

Chikurupati, the Metallon Gold sponsored side has joined him with 2013 Soccer Star of the Year Tawanda Muparati and former teammate Devon Chafa, former Bosso first choice goalie and teammate Munyaradzi Diya and first runners up to the Soccer Star of the Year accolade, Limited Chikafa.

It has also been linked with ZPC midfielder Pride Tafirenyka and Dynamos strikers Rodrick Mutuma and Simba Sithole.

On the other hand Kelvin Kaindu is reported to have raided his fomer paymasters for the second time, signing lanky defender Dumisani ‘Fazo’ Ndlovu after having clinched the signature of Pascal Manhanga who is making his return to the sugar town.

Manhanga had been signed by Kaindu during last season’s mid season transfer window.

“The move to Triangle could have been good for Charles as Kaindu has faith in the player however the How Mine squad which masomere has assembled is first class and will provide him with that extra competitoion to help him develop as a player,” added the source.

Bosso, FC Platinum draw in Kangwa show

...Kangwa showed highlights of what to expect this season

Highlanders new playmaker Bruce Kangwa (R) vies for the ball with FC Platinum goalscorer Donald Ngoma PIC: (ZimMail)

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Highlanders leftback turned playmaker, Bruce Kangwa turned on the heat against FC Platinum in a pre-season match played at Babourfields stadium today managing to score in the last 10 minutes for the Bulawayo giants for a one all result. 

Kangwa, playing in a new role behind strikers produced the sublime magic for a team which looked out of sorts against the CAF Confederations bound FC Platinum. 

The Norman Mapeza which will be away to Kenyan side Sofapaka next weekend went ahead in the early stages of the first half through Donald Ngoma after hard work from key player Thabani Kamusoko. He (Kamusoko) fizzled out in the second half giving Kangwa a chance to shine in the second pre-season match at eMagumeni. 

Bosso went to half time trailing by a goal after Kangwa failed to convert a 45 minutes through pass from Rahman Kutsanzira. 

Second half changes by an uninspiring Bongani Mafu did little to change the completion of the game, with the Soweto End's whistles demanding a better performance. 

Ozias Zibande's cracker on 65 minutes could only manage the cross bar with the FC Platinum goalie a beaten man.
Strike partner Simba Sithole, formerly of How Mine was absent from action up until his substitution in the late stages of the second half.

On 70 minutes Kangwa showed highlights of what to expect this season with a fantastic run from the centre circle, beating four FC Platinum players (Messi style) before failing to beat the advancing goal keeper. 

After 80 minutes he made amends after defenders failed to clear their lines, shooting at close range to save the face of struggling Mafu who is slowly getting under pressure from the Bosso faithfuls at Soweto.

Chungwa now a Glamour boy

...DeMbare order him to withdraw court charges against CAPS Utd

DOMINIC Chungwa is now a Dynamos player after the league champions agreed to buy him out of his contract with CAPS United.
Chungwa was also instructed to withdraw his charges against CAPS United at the Labour Court among the terms agreed between the two clubs.

The matter in which Chungwa and six other CAPS United players are suing their club over unpaid signing on fees and wages was referred for arbitration last month by the Labour Court.

The 29-year-old forward had signed a pre-contract with the DeMbare in December last year but his move was held back because he had a running contract with CAPS United ending in December this year.

                              Dominic Chungwa controls the ball from Morris Kadzola last season

The forceful striker did not turn up for training for the past three weeks and he further defied a February 2 ultimatum to report for sessions.

At Dynamos, Chungwa joins other former CAPS United players in Kelvin Bulaji, Tafadzwa Rusike, Oscar Machapa and Clive Kawinga.

Dynamos secretary General Webster Chikengezha confirmed that the Chungwa deal was as good as done.

"...he joins former teammate (Kelvin) Bulaji," said Chikengezha.

“We have met his club and agreed to pay a certain amount but it’s unfortunate we can’t divulge figures at this stage. 

"We will deduct the money from our pegged sign on fees.

“Chungwa joins us on a two-year deal and he joins his former teammate Bulaji. We welcome him,” he said.

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Caps finally clinch sponsorship deal

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Embattled former cup kings, Caps United have finally clinched a $250, 000 sponsorship deal with Moonlight Funeral Services for the coming season MatchDay can reveal.

                                                   Last season's Caps United Squad

 Though details of the deal are still sketchy, indications are that the deal was reviewed downward from $600, 000 which would have covered all expenses to the said $250, 000 which will only cater for player salaries.

The deal was reportedly brokered by Club Commercial Manager, Luis Maio and looks to fill the drying coffers of the former cup kings.

Kapota, the club’s spokesperson could not be reached for comment.

The club had been linked with sponsorship deals from Lafarge and Green Fuel but both fell through.

This deal comes as a relief to the side which suffered player unrests last season just as it entered the business end of the year.

Moonlight is one of the country’s oldest funeral assurance services company.

Pride Tafirenyika boost for Masomere

MatchDay ZPC Kariba midfielder Pride Tafirenyika could be on his way to ambitious southern region side How Mine, reliable sources have confirmed. Tafirenyika was set to join League champions Dynamos but it seems the deal has fallen through over the player's signing on fees and monthly package.                                       Pride Tafirenyika in action for ZPC Kariba. Indications are that Tafirenyika, who had been on a two week trial at Mozambique’s Liga Muculumani might opt for the Masomere coached outfit instead of the much fancied DeMbare after an unsuccessful trial stint. Indications are that DeMbare could not negotiate a contract with the player as their principal sponsors BancABC have reduced their sponsorship package by 43 percent due to the liquidity crunch. Already Masomere has roped in the services of 2013 Soccer Star of the Year and former Dynamos midfielder, Tawanda Muparati, last season’s top goal scorer Charles Sibanda, ZPC Kariba danger man Limited Chikafa and hard hitting defensive midfielder Devon Chafa also from Dynamos.

How Mine have also been linked with stubborn DeMbare striker, Rodrick Mutuma and his strike partner Simba Sithole putting to five the number of DeMbare sons at the Metallon Gold sponsored side.

Zirintusa enjoying South Africa stay

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Former Dynamos FC Midfielder, Boban ‘Bogere’ Zirintusa says he is enjoying life at South Africa’s Polokwane City.

The Uganda international who was roped in from Northern Region Division One side, Twalumba FC by the Harare giants, Dynamos to replace 2011 Soccer Star of the Year, Denver Mukamba went AWOL last year before surfacing at ABSA premiership side Polokwane City where he has been given a cameo role over the current season.

Speaking from his base in South Africa Bogere said that he was currently enjoying life there but was expecting things to become even better.

“Things are quite fine this side. I hope I will be given more game time as the season comes to its business,” said Bogere.

Bogere left DeMbare under unclear circumstances after bagging a league and cup double under the history making Kallisto Pasuwa. Sources close to the happenings at the 21 time champions reveal that all the misunderstanding between Bogere and DeMbare was monetary, with DeMbare failing to meet its end of the bargain over his signing on fees which were kept under wraps.

Bogere could not be drawn into commenting on the issue.

Bogere’s South Africa dream has however not yet blossomed just like Mukamba’s and a host of others who have been forced to relocate their footsteps back to Zimbabwe.