Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru- Recently promoted Central Region Division 1 champions Sheasham Football Club have set their sights on emulating FC Platinum as their model when they plunge into their maiden dance into the Zimbabwe top flight league next season.
Sheasham grabbed the sole promotion ticket from the region following a gruelling tussle for honours with Telone FC.
They ended the season without tasting defeat after 26 rounds of matches and that is where Chairman Reginald Chidawanyika and his lieutenants’ are drawing their motivation.
“When we set the journey for Sheasham in division 1, we said let’s do it quietly, that was our motto and we let success be our noise.
“With the players, technical committee and presidium, we have achieved our goal with determination. As we go into the top flight, we must not come back to the lower division. We have shown that we have quality players who will take us forward as we navigate the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) terrain.
Club President Clever Mandaza assured the team that they will flex their muscles to meet the required demands of dancing with the elite.
He said at the moment they are in the process of refurbishing BATA grounds which they aim to use as their home ground.
“Now that we have achieved our goal, we ought to be strong and need to put in place proper training facilities, improve transportation of our players, housing among other things.
“So this means we need more money to meet our goals. The family is now big and we say to our friends in the corporate sector, join us and be part of the team as we market you,” he said.
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Central Region league chairperson Patrick Hill commended players for the hard work and resilience exhibited, equating the club to a second Platinum which is going to the elite league and never to return.
