Story by Tamuka Charakupa
PREMIERE League debutants MWOS, are set to host giants Dynamos in their first home league fixture at their newly approved Ngoni Stadium in Norton this Monday.
MWOS, who are riding high at the top of the table, are confident of beating the country’s most decorated club, Dynamos next week.
The team has had a dream start to life in the big league our wins and two draws from their opening six matches, collecting 14 out of a possible 18 points.
Dynamos on the other hand are struggling with just six points from six games hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone.
MWOS head coach Lloyd Mutasa said his team is here to stay, promising improved form following the approval of Ngoni Stadium as its home ground.
“The team is highly motivated following our positive run since we joined the top flight league. Dynamos, just like any other premiership side, are not any easy game but we are promising our best effort to prove a point. We now have our own home ground in Norton and obviously it’s always a positive atmosphere to play in front of our fans,” Mutasa said.
The local community is upbeat the establishment of the Ngoni Stadium will attract downstream benefits.
“This stadium now has a capacity of around 7 000 up from just 500. In terms of renovations we are at 98 %. However, we have plans to construct our own stadium that is AFCON approved as we are currently renting Ngoni from Norton Town Council,” MWOS Chairperson, Clayton Arimoso said.
“This is a partnership that is a step towards our goal of attaining a municipal status. Our vendors have also benefitted in the process through the construction of modern vending tables,” Norton Town Council, Mayor, Councillor Action Mataruse said.
“This means our community now has access to entertainment activities which goes a long way in fighting drug and substance abuse,” Norton town Council, Councillor Tinashe Machemedze said.
Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honourable Marian Chombo is impressed by the development.
“We currently have three teams from the Province, Ngezi Platinum, ZPC Kariba and MWOS. They all have their own home grounds which means sports tourism is on the rise. We continue to call for increased partnerships so that we improve our sporting facilities. MWOS is at the top of the table and Ngezi is on the second position and this tells you that Mashonaland West is the best in everything,” Honourable Marian Chombo said.
Mashonaland West currently has three teams in the top flight league with debutants MWOS at the top of the table while provincial rivals Ngezi Platinum are on the second position.
