The Herald (Zimbabwe)

CAPS Utd congratula­te FCP

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agement, and the entire CAPS United family would like to convey their congratula­tory message to FC Platinum for winning the 2017 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. To FC Platinum, we wish them the best in the African Safari,” read the statement.

ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa has congratula­ted FC Platinum for being crowned the best for the year 2017.

Chiyangwa said the platinum miners should now brace for more success in the Champions League.

“We would like to pay tribute to the club’s board of directors, the executive committee, the technical team, the players and indeed their fans for this historical achievemen­t.

“We celebrate with you and wish you all the best in your future endeavours and ask you to build on this success.

“Now go on and be worthy representa­tives for Zimbabwe in the Total CAF Champions League and conquer Africa,” said Chiyangwa.

FC Platinum’s neighbours and bitter football rivals Shabanie Mine also sent message of goodwill.

Shabanie Mine Media and Liaison officer Weston Wesley said Norman Mapeza and his men had made Zvishavane proud.

“It is from the bottom of our hearts as Shabanie Mine Football Club family

to extend our gratitude and happiness to you our sweet neighbours for winning and being crowned Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions in 2017, a feat many teams tried to achieve but failed.

“There were many obstacles along the way, the path was thorny and the journey was long to walk it alone but with God by your side you make it as the first team outside Harare and Bulawayo to win PSL championsh­ip. “History breaking indeed! “We are still together next season we wish you good luck in your African safari endeavours. Once again makorokoto, amhlope congratula­tions FC Platinum president Mr (George) Mawere, your team, FC Platinum Holdings, Teecherz Furnishers and staff behind the scenes you really made Zvishavane proud,” said Wesley.

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