Saul Chimbunde and Moses Ncube
Clever Taperamoyo
Zifa Southern Region Division 2 team, Masvingo United FC have expressed confidence of gaining promotion into Division 1 following their outstanding performance which saw them completing the season at the top of the log with 31 points.
Asipo Haapo, as the team is affectionately known, are set to take part in play-offs that are scheduled for Mucheke Stadium on November 25.
In an interview with TellZim News, club secretary Moses Ncube said he was optimistic that the team will win the play-offs owing to the remarkable run they had during the season.
“We enjoyed a good performance throughout the season so there is no reason to doubt our capabilities. We will give it our best for the sake of our fans who are looking up to us to give them something to cheer about,” said Ncube.
He also appealed to the public to come and support the team during the play-offs.
“As a community team, we are asking the people to come and give us their support. We also accept any little contributions in cash or kind that the people can give us so that we can carry on,” said Ncube.
Committee member Saul Chimbunde promised that the team will not be complacent during the play-offs.
“Let the community come and watch their team doing what it knows the best. We want to please the supporters who have kept us going through these difficult times,” said Chimbunde.
Six teams among them Apple Clock from Ngomahuru, Mawa from Jerera and Tokwe Mukosi from Chivi, are expected to participate in the play-offs.sport
