Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU – Zimbabwe Women’s Super League (ZWSL) side Black Rhinos Queens have expressed their confidence in winning the 2024 Super League.
The Club Coach Kudakwashe Matuwi told the media in the Midlands capital recently that they were confident of winning as the girls were ready for the title charge.
“This year we thrive to become the champions so that we represent the country. We made mistakes last time and failed to clinch the title but we attribute much to the fact that we were in transition period but I am confident now that our players have graduated from our developmental academy,” said Matuwi.
He said during the transition stage they were fusing old and new players with the likes of Talent Mandaza, Patience Mujuru and Rutendo Makore expected to hang their boots but the fact that they came second last season gives them confidence that they will be crowned champions this time around.
“Having a playdate year and assuming the second position behind Herentals last year was a big achievement and we aim higher this year and I am very confident of the team,” said Mutuwi.
He went on to say the task ahead was building player confidence and combination which he said was key in driving the team forward.
“We want to understand each other as players and build player confidence and combination as we restructure a strong squad that will be responsible for bringing the title home,” he said
The Club’s Assistant Coach Felistas ‘Figo’ Muzongondi said the pre-season camp in Gweru was key in pushing women football.
“We need to take women football to another level, and we cannot do it alone, we need the support of other stakeholders like media among others to achieve the vision.
Blach Rhinos has seen a number of players graduating from their developmental team including the likes of Kelly Chatyoka, Henrietta Chakomanapo, Tatenda Tembo and Caroline Mangwaya among others as the team is set to play other clubs like FC Platinum, Chapungu and Gweru based Chipembere Queens in this season.
Last month the Black Rhinos Queens conducted their pre-season preparations in Gweru as part of the team building process.
