Fredrick Moyo
After salvaging a point apiece from their previous encounters with FC Wangu Mazodze drawing nil all with visiting Manica Diamonds Juniors, while Una Una were held to a 2-all draw by Ruwa ProGroup last weekend in a pulsating encounter, Masvingo’s two local Division 1 Soccer clubs renew their local rivalry in an epic clash set for Mucheke stadium on Sunday (May 8).
Speaking to TellZim News ahead of the clash, FC Wangu Mazodze Head Coach Takura Shariwa said they will not give their opponents any special treatment as they are taking the game as an ordinary game.
“The preparations are going on well in terms of injury recoveries and then in terms of our organisation it has been immaculate, we cannot ask for more.
“This is like any other game in the league because we have many other teams in Division 1 so we do not give much respect to this derby, we just give them (Masvingo United) the same treatment we have given and will give other opponents and pertaining to our ambition, we train to win and to have three points. We promise that we are going to deliver the three points to our multitude of fans,” said Shariwa.
Masvingo United Captain Admire ‘Dhumbe’ Banda who was out for six weeks due to injury said the morale in the camp is high as they are confident that they will win the encounter.
“I just want to promise our supporters that we are going to fight for them to be happy and I am confident enough that we are going to win the game and lastly to our valuable supporters, we say no to violence,” said Banda.
Masvingo United Head Coach Faustino ‘Heydays” Mugeji however declined to offer a pre-match comment as he said he prefers to do a post-match one.
“I do not like to comment about derbies especially pre-match so please contact me for post-match and there after I will give you a comment,” said Mugeji.
