Story by Mthokozisi Dube
HARARE giants, CAPS United are hoping to raise the bar when they clash with former champions and current log leaders, Ngezi Platinum at Rufaro stadium this Sunday.
The Green Machine are 14th on the log with four points from four matches, with one of the two defeats this season being inflicted by TelOne at Bata Stadium in Gweru.
Madamburo are oozing with confidence, enjoying a purple patch which saw them collect maximum points over Triangle in their last outing to occupy pole position.
The two sides are separated by six points and CAPS United Assistant Coach, Tonderai Marime says Sunday’s blockbuster game is a must-win for the Harare giants to restore lost pride.
“After the weekend’s game, we sat and had an analysis of how we have played so far from the beginning of the season up to now. What we concluded was that we feel we are punching below our weight and of course, we are disappointed after the weekend’s result. The result is not a true reflection of the game.
“I think we gave it our all. We got into very good positions to score and we did everything and the result does not match the performance of the team but this is CAPS United, expectations are always to perform and we are all aware of that,” Marime said.
Once touted as the Cup Kings in the past, Harare giants, CAPS United have travelled the success path under different coaches with their most decorated campaign coming under Charles Mhlauri in 2004 they won the league with just one loss.
Lloyd Chitembwe also wrote the success story with the team in 2016 but he has had a fair share of challenging campaigns later on.
Meanwhile, match-day five fixtures begin this Saturday with Manica Diamonds hosting Dynamos at Sakubva, while Chicken Inn will be hunting for a first win in a home clash with Herentals.
Simba Bhora face high-riding Telone at Wadzanayi as MWOS welcome ZPC Kariba to Baobab.
A Midlands derby involving new boys Kwekwe United and former champions FC Platinum erupts at Bata stadium as Green Fuel host Yadah in Chisumbanje with Scottland entertain Bikita Minerals at Rufaro.
On Sunday, Bulawayo giants Highlanders date a wounded Triangle at Gibbo.
