Story by Courage Bushe
NEW entrants to the Central Region Soccer League, Jam West, have declared their intentions loud and clear, securing promotion to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in their maiden campaign.
Originally formed four years ago as a social team to provide entertainment for miners in Mberengwa District, Jam West transitioned into professional football after registering in Division Two last year, where they went on to win the league title.
Now competing in the Central Region Soccer League, the Mberengwa-based side is determined to make history by becoming the first team to bring top-flight football to the district.
Following their impressive 1–0 away victory against Dinson FC in Mvuma last weekend, the “Yellow Boys” are brimming with confidence ahead of their next fixture, a clash with former Premier Soccer League giants Shabani Mine FC at Maglas Stadium this Sunday.
“Last weekend we won against Dinson at their own backyard which was a perfect start for us. We do not fear anyone in the league and we are here to leave a mark. We have been training well this week in preparation of our highly anticipated clash with Shabani Mine fc. All I can say is we are ready for them and we will win,” Jam West Coach, Ashell Gutu said.
Jam West Secretary General Joseph Mugwadi did not mince his words in terms of the team’s 2025 ambitions.
“We are looking at getting the ticket to the Premier Soccer League at the end of the 2025 season and nothing else. We are trying to carve out a perfect team that will deliver the goal. It is not a secret that we want to play in the Premier Soccer League,” Mugwadi said.
Jam West, though, will need to be more detailed in the season, with seasoned campaigners Tongogara, Shesham, Chapungu, and ambitious Hardrock also gunning for the prestigious gong.
