KK BACK WITH A BANG

Highlanders ..................................................... (1)2 Dynamos .......................................................... (0)1

KELVIN Kaindu enjoyed the perfect start to his second coming at Highlanders as he won his first Battle of Zimbabwe with a statement victory at Barbourfields yesterday.

The Zambian coach had failed to beat Dynamos during his previous stint in charge of Bosso.

“I am happy that as Highlanders we have managed to pick the three points. It was a tough match against a very good team,” said Kaindu.

“Our game plan worked very well and credit to the boys. It was a very good all round display by the team.

“I am feeling happy to have won one of the biggest battles in Africa.

“The three points will go a long way in giving the boys the much-needed confidence going forward.”

Dynamos coach Genesis “Kaka” Mangombe, who started new recruits Temptation Chiwunga, Alexandar Mandinyenya, Frederick Ansah Botchway and Nomore Chinyerere in the First XI, was disappointed with the defeat.

“I am disappointed with the result although I feel we played very well,” said Mangombe.

“It was a tight game. I feel we had some moments and we were supposed to utilise them.

“Highlanders got their chances and managed to finish them off. We couldn’t do the same but all the same it’s a game of football.

“We have picked some positives.” Man-of-the-match Melikhaya Ncube’s first half beauty and a fine finish by Archford Faira were all that Bosso needed to start their season on a good note.

DeMbare got their goal through the boot of newboy Mandinyenya.

Both teams were cautious in the opening phases with neither managing a shot on target for the first 18 minutes.

Then, Mason Mushore cut in from the left flank and released Ncube who dummied the DeMbare defence before curling with his left to give Bosso the lead.

The visitors tried to find their way back into the match with Issa Sadiki twice shooting straight to goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda from dead ball situations.

Three minute after the restart, Bosso doubled their advantage with Faira placing a low shot after some good work by Lynoth Chikuhwa.

TEAMS HIGHLANDERS

Ariel Sibanda, Marvellous Chigumira, Lynoth Chikuhwa, McKinnon Mushore, Andrew Mbeba, Mason Mushore (Malvin Sibanda 85th min), Peter Muduhwa, Reason Sibanda, Archford Faira, Brighton Ncube, Melikhaya Ncube

DYNAMOS

Prince Tafiremutsa, Frederick Botchway (Shadreck Nyahwa 61st min), Donald Dzvinyai, Donald Mudadi (Elton Chikona 61st min) Kevin Moyo, Nomore Chinyerere, Emmanuel Jalai, Valentine Kadonzvo (Keith Madera 33min), Temptation Chiwunga, Issa Sadiki (Emmanuel Paga 61st min), Alexandar Mandinyenya(Sydney Uri-Khob 78th min)