The Herald (Zimbabwe)

Shabanie’s barren spell persists

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Zvishavane side.

“I am very happy that we played a good game this afternoon. We created a lot of chances and that is a positive developmen­t and it actually motivates my players.

“It builds confidence ahead of our game against ZPC Kariba following our loss against Bulawayo City. Every coach wants to win and also wants his team to score and I am no exception,

“I hope that we will get a positive result in Kariba on Wednesday. I am not worried about the mid-week fixture because I feel I have depth in my squad,” said Chiragwi

It was a game in which young Joe Nyabinde proved his worth after getting the nod to start in the team that had William Mapfumo, Tinashe Mupumha, Nyasha Mpofu, Nelson Maziwisa and goalkeeper Samuel Mafukidze doing well.

Farai Mupasiri could have put the hosts into the lead in the 24th minute but his effort from a Collins Dhuwa missed the target by inches with goalkeeper Maxwell Nyamupange­dengu on the wrong side of the action.

And, with eight minutes left in the game, the hosts had a perfect chance to win the game.

Masvingo referee Toddy Matenga awarded the hosts a free- kick after he ruled Tendai Samanja had handled but Shabanie could not utilise

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