Mukamba no longer with DeMbare
— Picture by Kuda Hunda the tournament rules and we have to live by it and soldier on.”
Chidzambwa, who made seven changes to his side and also reshuffled the defence for the final group game against Seychelles, was also happy that those he threw into the fray did not disappoint.
The Warriors coach singled out Highlanders striker Prince Dube for praise after that match.
Dube is on the radar of Ajax Cape Town and his impressive show in the Zimbabwe attack, which he capped
Amid the wild celebrations, it appeared lost on the Dynamos faithful that the 24-year-old midfielder’s contract was expiring at midnight.
Mukamba signed a one-year contract with DeMbare in June last year. with a 57th minute goal after being sent through by debutant Honest Moyo, must have also satisfied the Urban Warriors.
“I think changing the team helped us quite a lot. If you look at Prince, (Raphael) Manuvire, (Michelle) Katsvairo, Honest Moyo and Innocent (Mucheneka), they did quite well.
“It also helped us to rest Ocean (Mushure), George (Chigova), Knox (Mtizwa) and Talent (Chawapihwa) … It is a pity that Leeroy (Mavunga) left for Portugal but those that came in
The player’s manager, Gibson Mahachi, confirmed that his man was now a free agent - but was quick to highlight that renewing the marriage with DeMbare was the first option.
“We are waiting to hear from (Dynamos) but there shouldn’t be added punch.
“I must give a lot of credit to Prince. He was very mobile and he is an intelligent player. (Gerald) Takwara was also very dominant in midfield especially in defending and was winning tackles. I must also mention Honest who not only defended well but assisted in the goal by Prince with a perfect pass.
“Even though we changed our centre back and brought back Liberty (Chakoroma) following the injury to Mukombwe we were still good,” Chidzambwa said. any problems,” said Mahachi.
The Sunday Mail Sport has gathered that Mukamba is owed part of his signing-on fees and sources said this could complicate negotiations.
“Denver is owed US$2 800 from his previous contract and any negotiations for a new deal will not start
Black Rhinos right-back Jameson Mukombwe, injured in the first half of the opening Group B game against Mozambique, remains on the sidelines with Chidzambwa indicating the defender was still in pain.
“I think Mukombwe is the only injury worry at the moment. He has a hamstring problem and he is still in pain, but for us to get to the next round we have to pick our best squad for the match against Swaziland and see how it goes,” Chidzambwa said.
Big goalkeeper Chigova is set to be until that money is paid.
“However, the silver lining is that the player loves playing for Dynamos and seems to be regaining his form so a move to another club will not make much sense.
“The issue of Denver is one that has the attention of the executive reinstalled between the sticks after being rested in the final group game.
Sihlangu take to the field without their top scorer in last year’s tourney, striker Felix Badenhorst, who is involved in Champions League duty with his club AS Vita.
Warriors skipper Ovidy Karuru has already matched the tally of five achieved by last year’s Golden Boot award winner but with the AmaZulu midfielder having a dream Cosafa Castle Cup, he just might set a new record if he continues to find his range. and there is hope that a deal will be sealed this week,” said one of the sources.
Mukamba has scored four times in DeMbare’s last four matches and assistant coach Biggie Zuze reckons the forward can only get better.
“You saw the assist and the goal he scored, this guy is the driving force of this team. We have worked hard on his discipline and fitness and believe he is yet to reach his maximum potential,” said Zuze after the win over Bantu Rovers.