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By Martin Muleya.
Mutare, Zimbabwe. (News Of The South) – In what promises to be a scintillating Castle Lager Premier Soccer League 2016 season, it will be interesting to see how the new boys and those that were active on the market will fare.
With three municipality sides (Harare, Mutare and Bulawayo) on the fray, it will be another test to see whether financial powers can deliver the much needed silver-ware.
With some potentially explosive battles on the cards during Match day One, particularly the one at Barbourfields stadium pitting defending champions Chicken Inn and runners up Dynamos, it will be a real stern test for new Dynamos coach Paulo Silva, who if he passes that examination, he would have made a bold statement towards retaining the title to the capital, with Caps United another ambitious side, hosting Chapungu.
The big question then, is will the players deliver?
HILLARY BAKACHEZA
The 26 year old gunman was part of that trailblazing Triangle squad under Kelvin Kaindu, thus making it on the soccer star of the Year calendar. He has however, found a new home at FC Platinum and he reckons winning title will be key. He is obviously a player who under many’s eyes this season.
ZVIKOMBORERO BIZEKI
The young, steady defender had a bright conclusion in the 2015 season, he will definitely be key to Lloyd Chitembwe’s title aspirations. He seems to have commanded the right-back position at Caps United and he is surely promising to deliver.
TATENDA MUKURUVA
The ever-green young man has even been entrusted to be the national team number 1. A soccer star of the year finalist, has a bright future ahead and will without doubt play a big part as DeMbare seeks to reclaim lost title.
MUNYARADZI MUNGADZE
Hwange seem to be hit by bad publicity, maybe because of their location, but Mungadze has been a pillar of strength in the coalminers defence. With five goals to his name last season, and a fine finish, Munya has promised to continue from where he left off. Mungadze is definitely a man to watch.
BRUCE KANGWA
He has been good for Highlanders in the off season. A national team call up and was part of CHAN squad with vast experience. He will be a crucial player for the Bulawayo giants.
TINEYI CHITORA
How did he miss the soccer stars calendar?
The selectors can only explain. He was Chapungu’s top scorer and by far their best player. Chitora will be vital for their airmen.
RAPHAEL MANUVIRE
Already on 3goals in Africa, Manuvire seems to be a natural goal scorer. Most understanding at ZPC Kariba last season, Mangwiro should not be worried when this man is not around at Harare City.
MICHELLE KATSVAIRO
He opened up his 2016 account with that ferocious goal against Sundowns. Katsvairo is a pillar in the Gamecocks team and he is one of the reasons why Chicken Inn stands a chance of reclaiming the title again.
BRIAN MUZONDIWA
Mapeza did well to uplift this young man. He is now one of the deadliest strikers on the land. He will definitely be a tool in FC Platinum’s charge.
PASCA MANHANGA
The nomadic man decided to follow Kaindu at How Mine, and if he can rekindle the form he showed at Triangle, then How Mine have a reason to have high hopes.
ELISHA MUROIWA
Another steady defender at the Glamour Boys squad. Elisha seems to be a regular now and will be key to Dynamos.
JOEL NGODZO
He is now a midfield general at Caps United. If he can continue from where he left off, then Jere has a reason to believe.
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