The Herald (Zimbabwe)

Murwira on recovery path

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Murwira’s coach, Tonderai Ndiraya, told The Herald the player was expected not to play any role in the team in the next two weeks.

“Goddie (Murwira) is on recovery path. He sustained a deep cut on his knee after he was involved in a freak accident after the team played Nichrut in Gweru over the Easter holidays.

“We thought he would need just two weeks to recover, but the doctors have advised him to wait until he fully recovers before coming back to training.

“He is a good player and we always need his services, but in his absence, we have quite some able replacemen­ts who are doing the job to our satisfacti­on.

“At the moment, Murwira (Godknows) is being monitored by the medical staff, but in two weeks’ time we are expecting him back in training,” he said.

In Murwira’s absence, Ndiraya has been deploying Kelvin Bulaji in the right-back position where he has done well in a back-four which also include captain Liberty Chakoroma, Keith Murera and Frank Makarati.

The Mhondoro team face an intense test this Saturday at their Baobab fortress when they take on in-form Highlander­s, whom they lead by two points.

Bosso, just like Ngezi Platinum Stars, are yet to lose a game.

Ndiraya’s side have not lost a game in 28 matches in the topflight league at their fortress.

“Highlander­s is a good team who can beat anyone in the league. They have some impressive youngsters who have set the league alight,” said Ndiraya.

“I have so much respect, not just for the team, but for their coach Madinda Ndlovu as well.

“We are still unbeaten in the

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