By Tatiana Mhararira
FC Wangu Mazodze well known as ‘Kingdom Boys’ in soccer circles tasted its first defeat against Triangle United FC nicknamed ‘Sugar Sugar Boys’ at Gibbo Stadium in Triangle recently.
The Kingdom Boys, who had never gotten any lose this season received their shocking defeat by the Sugar Sugar boys and lost with a goal to nil ending their unbeaten streak.
FC Wangu Mazodze expected to recover after Triangle players scored the first goal but that was the end result of the match.
Speaking to TellZim News, FC Wangu Mazodze Spokesperson Blessing Kwesha said the match against Triangle United FC was one of the difficult matches leading to their first loss.
“Our game against Triangle United FC left a bitter taste in our mouths. After going for 20 games without testing defeat this match left our legion of fans hurt, but definitely we will bounce back.
“I congratulate Triangle United FC. The game could have gone either way, the players had scoring chances which they failed to utilize or we had to accept defeat,” said Kwesha.
Kwesha said in the upcoming match they expect a win from the Kingdom Boys.
“The team’s upcoming match against Great Zimbabwe University FC is our chance to get back to our winning streak. We won’t take this game lightly as GZU FC has proven from their last encounter against Chiredzi Stars FC that they can be a pain in the neck.
“They are riding on winning emotions so we will be alert. The Kingdom Boys are in their best condition we expect nothing but a win,” said Kwesha.
FC Wangu Mazodze, coach John Nyikadzino said he was not impressed with the loss but was happy with the performance the boys showcased on the pitch.
”Like any other coach I was not happy with the result but the boys showed outstanding performance as they considered a goal trying to respond to get the equalizer but failed.
“Losing a game is part of football but we are now looking forward to our next game. What is important to us is to win and remain on top of the log,” said Nyikadzino.
Nyikadzino said it was important to make of such loses to learn and develop.
“After the loss against Triangle it is important for players to develop game by game. The players’ previous performance though l wasn’t expecting the outcome. I want the players to develop from the way they displayed against Triangle FC,” said Nyikadzino.
The Kingdom Boys are currently the log leaders with 51 points. The Sugar Sugar Boys are on second position with 38 points. Their next game in Mucheke Stadium is against GZU FC which has 11 points.
