FC Platinum ‘mentally ready’ for Simba SC
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza says his boys are mentally ready for this afternoon’s Total Caf Champions League first round second-leg encounter against Tanzania’s Simba SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
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FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza says his boys are mentally ready for this afternoon’s Total Caf Champions League first round second-leg encounter against Tanzania’s Simba SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
FC Platinum have set up base in Harare to prepare for their Total Caf Champions League preliminary round second-leg tie against Mozambique’s Costa do Sol, who they beat 2-1 in the first-leg at Zimpeto Stadium in Maputo on Saturday.
Reigning Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions and Zimbabwe’s Total Caf Champions league representatives FC Platinum have sensationally parted ways with their controversial Dutch expatriate coach Peiter De Jongh and rehired former coach Norman Mapeza.
Zimbabwe’s Total Caf Champions League representatives FC Platinum have been dealt a heavy knockout blow in their quest to do well in the Caf Champions League after their coach Pieter de Jongh was barred by Caf from sitting on the bench because he doesn’t have the requisite qualifications.
The departure of FC Platinum assistant coach Lizwe Sweswe has created fissures within the Pure Platinum Play family amid claims of discontent among members of the Smartfin Techu-led executive as well as a section of supporters not happy with the decision.
Three new faces trained with FC Platinum on Saturday as they resumed the 2020 pre-season preparations as well as the return leg of their Total Caf Champions League Group B encounter against Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
Fc Platinum’s Total Caf Champions League match against Orlando Pirates which was held at Barbourfields Stadium broke the venue’s 30-year attendance record, owners of the facility have confirmed.
Orlando Pirates made a psychological and tactical decision to give Warriors winger Kuda Mahachi a starting jersey in the Total Caf Champions League Group B encounter against Zimbabwean champions FC Platinum before a packed Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.
Zimbabwe Total Caf Champions League representatives FC Platinum come to Bulawayo today to continue with their Saturday match preparations as calls for football fans from all walks of life to fill up Barbourfields Stadium and rally behind the home team get louder.
FC Platinum are likely to play their Total Caf Champions League Group B matches at Barbourfields Stadium since their fortress Mandava Stadium has no floodlights.