FC Platinum lifted their third Uhuru Cup title after beating Simba Bhora 3–0 in a penalty shootout at Nembudziya Growth Point in Gokwe on Friday, 18 April 2025.
The match only kicked off at 5:30 PM and lasted just 15 minutes because the pitch was waterlogged and it was starting to get dark. After that, they went straight to penalties, where FC Platinum came out on top.
Misheck Ngwenya, Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, and Thubelihle Jubane all scored their spot-kicks, while Simba Bhora’s first three attempts missed the target.
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza said the match wasn’t about winning, but about celebrating Independence Day. Said Mapeza:
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It was nice to be here. It’s good for the people of Gokwe, it motivates the youngsters who watched us play.
We came here to play. Zimbabwe has turned 45, and that was the most important thing.
</blockquote>
For the first time ever, women’s football was part of the Independence Cup celebrations in 2025. Herentals Queens made history by beating Black Rhinos on Thursday.
In Bulawayo, Chicken Inn were crowned champions of the Bulawayo Province Independence Cup after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Highlanders on Friday.
Meanwhile, Ngezi Platinum cruised to a 3–0 victory over Mwos during the Mashonaland West Independence Day celebrations held at Uhuru Nakazi in Chegutu yesterday
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FC Platinum won the Uhuru Cup by beating Simba Bhora in a penalty shootout. The match was short because of bad weather and darkness. FC Platinum scored all their penalties, while Simba Bhora missed their first three. The coach said it was important to celebrate Independence Day. Women's football was also celebrated, with Herentals Queens winning. Chicken Inn won in Bulawayo, and Ngezi Platinum won in Chegutu. It was a day of celebration for football in Zimbabwe.

FC Platinum Beat Simba Bhora In Penalty Shootout To Lift 2025 Uhuru Cup

Dynamos emerged as the winners of the 2025 Castle Challenge Cup, defeating Simba Bhora 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at the end of 90 minutes at a rain-soaked Rufaro Stadium on Saturday.
Simba Bhora took the lead in the 47th minute with a goal from centre-back Isheanesu Mauchi. However, Dynamos’ new signing Mandivei equalised for DeMbare with just three minutes remaining.
Dynamos coach Lloyd “Mablanyo” Chigowe started three new signings — Blessing “MaBhule” Dziwo, Ghanaian striker Frank Agmeyang, and Mandivei.
On the other hand, Simba Bhora’s coach, Joel Lupahla, gave seven new signings their first starts, including goalkeeper Tonderai Mateyaunga, Trevor Mavhunga, Butholezwe Ncube, Blessed Ndereki, Emmanuel Ziocha, Donald Mudadi, and Isakar Guribab.
In a dramatic penalty shootout, Dynamos’ Abel Gwatidzo, a forgotten junior product, stepped up to convert the winning penalty, marking a triumphant return for DeMbare in the cup final.
Temptation Chiwunga, Emmanuel Jalai, Donald Dzvinyai, and Clive Mandivei all scored during the shootout for Dynamos.
For Simba Bhora, Blessing Moyo, Harrison Masina, and Never Tigere successfully converted their penalties, but Ismael Nyanhi missed, sealing the victory for Dynamos.
<h2>Teams</h2>
Dynamos: P. Tafiremutsa, E. Jalai, N. Chinyerere, C. Mandivei, D. Dzvinyai, S. Nyahwa (T. Pio 82nd), E. Chikona, B. Dziwo (A. Mandinyenya 52, A. Gwatidzo 94), F. Agmeyang (B. Jerimani 77), T. Chiwunga, V. Kadonzvo (E. Perezo Junior 77)
Simba Bhora: T. Mateyaunga, W. Tafa, I. Mauchi, T. Mavhunga, B. Moyo, I. Nyanhi, B. Ncube (L. Chakoroma 86), B. Ndereki, E. Ziocha (W. Manondo 65), D. Mudadi (N. Tigere 65), I. Guribab (J. Makunike 75)

Dynamos won the 2025 Castle Challenge Cup by beating Simba Bhora 5-3 in a penalty shootout. Simba Bhora scored first, but Dynamos equalized late in the game. Both teams had new players on the field. In the shootout, Dynamos scored more goals, with Abel Gwatidzo converting the winning penalty. Simba Bhora also scored, but one of their shots missed, giving Dynamos the victory. It was a tough and exciting game, with both teams playing well.

Dynamos Edge Simba Bhora 5-3 In Penalty Shootout To Win 2025 Castle Challenge Cup

Simba Bhora Football Club and its President, Simba Ndoro, have arranged a bus to transport supporters to Pretoria for the Mighty Warriors’ important second leg Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifier against Angola on Wednesday, February 26.
Nqobile Magwizi, the ZIFA President, expressed appreciation for Simba Bhora’s support, saying it will contribute to boosting the morale of the national team and promoting a stronger football culture. Said Magwizi:
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This act of generosity by Simba Bhora Football Club is a testament to the unity and shared vision we have for Zimbabwean football. Their support will go a long way in boosting the morale of our team and fostering a stronger football culture. We are deeply grateful for their contribution.
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ZIFA urged all interested supporters to contact the following numbers for more information: +263771513080 and +263773045907.
In the first leg of their penultimate 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, the Mighty Warriors lost 2-1 to Angola in Luanda on Thursday.
Zimbabwe will host the Palancas Negras at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.
The winner of the Angola versus Zimbabwe match will face Malawi in the final round of qualification.

Simba Bhora Football Club is helping fans go to a soccer match in Pretoria, South Africa. The match is between the Mighty Warriors and Angola for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The President of ZIFA thanked Simba Bhora for their support. The Mighty Warriors lost the first game to Angola. The winner of this match will play Malawi next. Fans who want to go can call the phone numbers provided for more information. It's important for the team to have lots of supporters at the game.

Simba Bhora Provides Bus For Supporters To Mighty Warriors' AWCON Qualifier

Simba Bhora, the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) champion, is undergoing a major transformation following the departure of title-winning head coach Tonderai Ndiraya and 13 players.
Among the departing players are Soccer Star of the Year Walter Musona, goalkeeper Talbert Shumba, Tichaona Chipunza, and Vassili Kawe, who have since joined PSL newcomers Scottland.
Other players leaving Simba Bhora include Partson Jaure, Mthokozisi Msebe, Tymon Mvula, Perfect Chikwende, Valentine Musarurwa, Albert Manenji, Simbarashe Maramwidze, Onifade Obubaka, and Talent Chawapiwa.
Simba Bhora has confirmed Ndiraya’s departure and announced the appointment of former Dynamos assistant coach Joel Luphahla as the new head coach. The club said:
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Simba Bhora FC and head coach Tonderai Ndiraya have mutually agreed to part ways. The club expresses gratitude towards Ndiraya for the last two seasons, where he presided over 12th and first position finishes. We wish Stanza the very best for the future.
Meanwhile, Joel Lupahla is set to take over from Ndiraya as head coach. Lupahla brings a wealth of local football experience to the club, having most recently served as the Dynamos’ assistant coach.
We appreciate your dedication to the growth of the Simba Bhora brand and will always value your contribution to our success in the 2024 season. Simba Bhora wishes you continued success in your future endeavours.
</blockquote>
Striker Tymon Machope, who has been linked with a move to Scottland, was among the players who reported for pre-season on Monday, joining teammates Tinashe Balakasi, Billy Veremu, Isheanesu Mauchi, and goalkeeper Simba Chinani.
Meanwhile, Ndiraya has been appointed as the new head coach at Scottland. The club announced Ndiraya’s appointment on Monday.
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Simba Bhora soccer team is making big changes. Their coach Ndiraya and 13 players left. Some players joined a new team called Scottland. The team appointed a new coach named Joel Luphahla. Now, the team is getting ready for the new season. Ndiraya is now the coach of Scottland. Everyone wishes them luck in their new roles.

Simba Bhora Parts Ways With Coach Ndiraya And 13 Players

Simba Bhora president Simba “Buju” Ndoro has withdrawn from the ZIFA executive committee elections scheduled for January 25, 2025, despite successfully passing the ethics and integrity test.
Ndoro was one of the candidates vying for one of six ordinary board member slots on the ZIFA executive committee.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/simba-ndoro-pulls-out-of-zifa-elections/">Zimpapers Sports Hub</a>, Ndoro said his decision came after deep reflection and consultations with family during the festive season. He said:
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I have used part of these festive holidays to do some soul-searching, re-energising, and consulting with close family members, and I have come to a conclusion that for now I will let the ZIFA elections pass.
There will soon come a time when I will join the ZIFA election race again when I would have done enough to put in all the necessary support structures for Simba Bhora.
</blockquote>
Under Simba Bhora president Simba “Buju” Ndoro’s leadership, the club secured the 2024 Castle Lager Premiership title in their second season in the top flight, becoming the first champions from Mashonaland Central Province.
Ndoro said the club’s ambitious plans include participation in the CAF Champions League, which will place additional demands on their resources and administration.
He also hopes the club will host their Champions League matches at the refurbished Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva, pending approval from ZIFA’s First Instance Board.
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Simba Ndoro, the president of Simba Bhora, has decided to not participate in the ZIFA election even though he passed the ethics test. He wants to focus on his club and make sure they are ready for big competitions like the CAF Champions League. Ndoro's team recently won the Premiership title, and he wants to make sure they have the resources and support they need for future success. He hopes to join the election race again in the future.

Simba Ndoro Withdraws From ZIFA Election Race Despite Passing Ethics Test

Simba Bhora head coach Tonderayi Ndiraya has said the club has not yet made a decision on whether to participate in the upcoming CAF Champions League, despite securing a spot by winning the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League (PSL) title.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/simba-bhora-in-caf-champions-league-limbo/">State media</a>, Ndiraya said that if the club chooses to enter the prestigious continental competition, it will need to sign high-quality players capable of competing at the highest level. Said Ndiraya:
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We need to sit down as management and see if we want to play in Africa or not, but that is more of an administrative decision.
From a technical team point of view, we want to compete at this level, and that is a different challenge altogether.
While we will retain the bulk of our players, we also plan to enhance our squad to become more competitive than we were this season.
We will be facing champions from other countries, and that will not be easy. I have some experience of African football with Ngezi Platinum, Dynamos, and the national team.
I believe that this international experience will help us if we get the nod from the club leadership. We don’t want to go there just to make numbers.
</blockquote>
In just their second season in the topflight, Simba Bhora clinched the PSL title with two games to spare, earning the right to represent Zimbabwe in the prestigious CAF Champions League.
The title win marked a historic achievement as Simba Bhora became only the fourth team, after St Paul’s Musami, Ngezi Platinum Stars, and FC Platinum, to win the championship outside of Harare and Bulawayo.
Simba Bhora also made history as the first team from Mashonaland Central Province to claim the PSL title.
St Paul’s Musami was from Mashonaland East, Ngezi Platinum is based in Mashonaland West, and FC Platinum is based in Midlands Province.
Simba Bhora will next face FC Platinum at Wadzanai Stadium before travelling to Nyamhunga Stadium to take on ZPC Kariba on the final matchday of the season.
Simba Bhora remains undefeated at home, and a win or draw against FC Platinum on Saturday will ensure an unbeaten home record for the league campaign.
At the start of the season, Simba Bhora made headlines by signing 11 new players, a move that has paid off in their remarkable title-winning run.
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Simba Bhora, a soccer team from Zimbabwe, won their league and might play in the CAF Champions League. Their coach wants to sign good players for this big tournament. Simba Bhora has never played in this competition before. They are doing well in their league, even though they are a new team. By winning their league, they made history. They have a chance to finish the season unbeaten at home. The coach believes their experience will help them do well in the Champions League if they decide to enter.

Simba Bhora Weighs CAF Champions League Participation

Simba Bhora has clinched the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) championship with two games to spare after beating relegated Arenel Movers 1-0 at Luveve Stadium on Wednesday.
This remarkable achievement comes in only their second season in the top flight, making them the first club from Mashonaland Central Province to win the title.
The Shamva-based club made significant investments in building Wadzanayi Stadium, where they have maintained an unbeaten record this season.
Captain Walter Musona scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, marking his 10th goal of the season and securing three points for the Tonderai Ndiraya-coached team.
With this victory, Simba Bhora reached an unassailable total of 66 points, effectively wrapping up the season with two games still to play.
Second-placed FC Platinum remain on 57 points after their victory over Bulawayo Chiefs at Mandava, meaning they can no longer catch up to Simba Bhora.
In his post-match comments, Ndiraya, who previously fell short of the title with Ngezi Platinum Stars and Dynamos, expressed gratitude to the club’s management, including president Simba Ndoro, the board, the executive committee, the technical team, the secretariat, and the players for their contributions to this historic achievement. Said Ndiraya:
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We are very excited as a club to have won the championship. We are excited about what we have done throughout the season.
I think this should be our 21st win, I am not too sure, but that was our target. We knew that if we get between 20 and 22 wins, we would be champions. I am glad that in the end, we managed to do so.
We give credit to our management, the president himself, Simbarashe Ndoro, the board, the executive committee, the technical team, the secretariat and the players.
The players were the ones doing the job and our supporters have always been there for us and we have done this together so this championship is for the entire province.
It’s the first championship to be won in the province and I am very happy that we have made history.
Lastly, I want to thank my family and everyone who supported me during this difficult journey.
This is for us together and what’s left is for us to plan the celebrations. From that, we also want to finish on a high, we are on 66 points.
We want to finish on 72, and probably break a record in recent times.
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Here are the results from the Premier Soccer Legue matches played on Wednesday:
<ul>
<li>Greenfuel 1-0 Hwange</li>
<li>Bikita Minerals 2-0 Highlanders</li>
<li>ZPC Kariba 0-0 Dynamos</li>
<li>FC Platinum 1-0 Bulawayo Chiefs</li>
<li>Arenel Movers 0-1 Simba Bhora</li>
<li>Herentals 1-0 Chegutu Pirates</li>
<li>Chicken Inn 1-1 Ngezi Platinum Stars</li>
</ul>
This Thursday, November 7, Manica Diamonds host Yadah at Sakubva Stadium, while CAPS United take on TelOne at Rufaro Stadium.
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Simba Bhora won the Premier Soccer League championship with two games left. They beat Arenel Movers 1-0. This is their second season in the top level. They are the first club from Mashonaland Central to win. They invested in building a good stadium. Captain Walter Musona scored the winning goal. They now have 66 points, too many for second-placed FC Platinum to catch up. Coach Ndiraya was grateful to the club for the win. He thanked everyone involved. They want to finish the season with 72 points.

Simba Bhora Crowned 2024 Premiership Champions

Simba Bhora’s boosted their chances of clinching the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) championship by beating CAPS United 2-1 in an exhilarating match at Wadzanai Stadium on Saturday.
Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 55th minute and having their 1-0 lead cancelled four minutes later, the Tonderai Ndiraya-coached side showed resilience.
The man of the match, Vasilli Kawe, scored the equalising goal and provided a crucial assist, helping Simba Bhora extend their lead to 63 points, nine points clear of second-placed FC Platinum, who lost to Dynamos on Sunday.
Kawe scored in the 40th minute after being set up by captain Walter Musona, wrong-footing keeper Ashley Reyners.
Despite a hamstring injury, Reyners remained in the game and conceded the goal before being substituted.
CAPS United, motivated by a promise of US$1,000 each for a win, equalised in the 59th minute through Jayden Bakare’s header from an Eric Manokore freekick.
Earlier, CAPS United’s Harrison Masina received a second yellow card for a late tackle.
Simba Bhora found the winning goal in the 74th minute through Tymon Machope’s header from a Kawe cross.
Simba Bhora have an impressive home record since March, with 13 wins and three draws in 16 matches.
Speaking after the game, Ndiraya said that their focus is on the next match and maintaining their lead ahead of the crucial encounter with FC Platinum in the penultimate game of the season. Said Ndiraya:
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The idea is for us to focus on the next game. But I don’t want to lie that we are not focusing on crossing the line. The idea is to maintain the six-point gap until we get to the FC Platinum game.
We knew we were up for a very tough task today, especially coming from defeats in the Cup and against Herentals.
</blockquote>
Simba Bhora faced CAPS United while still reeling from a disappointing loss to Herentals in the league.
In their following match, they were eliminated from the Chibuku Super Cup by Ngezi Platinum Stars.
Looking ahead, Simba Bhora face relegated Arenel Movers in Bulawayo midweek. They will return home to host FC Platinum at Wadzanai Stadium, before wrapping up the season with a challenging game against ZPC Kariba. 
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Simba Bhora had a great win against CAPS United, making them closer to winning the PSL title. They won 2-1 with Vasilli Kawe scoring an important goal. The team is now 9 points ahead of FC Platinum. CAPS United tried hard but still couldn't win. Simba Bhora's coach, Tonderai Ndiraya, wants to keep the lead until the last game. They have some tough games ahead but are determined to win. Their next match will be against Arenel Movers in Bulawayo.

Simba Bhora Closes In On PSL Title With 2-1 Win Over CAPS United

CAPS United has incentivised its players with a cash reward of US$1,000 each for a victory against Premier Soccer League (PSL) title favourites Simba Bhora in their upcoming match at Wadzanayi Stadium in Shamva on Saturday, November 2, reported <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/caps-united-dangle-us1k-bonus-simba-bhora-title-charge-faces-hurdle/">The Herald</a>.
According to CAPS United president Farai Jere, offering incentives has been a successful strategy for the club, as it has resulted in wins for Makepekepe in the past. He said:
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Yes, we are giving them that amount (US$ 1,000) for a win against Simba Bhora. It’s something we have been doing and this is how the wins have been coming.
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CAPS United head coach Lloyd Chitembwe expressed optimism about correcting “the wrongs of the past” as his team prepares to face Simba Bhora again, following their earlier 0-1 defeat this season. Said Chitembwe:
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It looks to be a good match but first I would want to congratulate coach Tonderai Ndiraya because he has shown that he is a good coach.
He has done well with Simba Bhora against all odds, not many people believed in him. Not many people believed in his qualities as a coach.
He has gone on to do extremely very well with the team, so I think he deserves the credit and I’m happy for him.
But coming to the game on Saturday, I think it’s an equally important game for us as it is also important for them.
It’s important for us because we lost the first game we played at Rufaro, obviously after having dominated throughout the match.
We lost through a goal that I thought we could have avoided from a free kick, that was one of the very disappointing action for the entire match.
So we have a good reason to play that match and correct the wrongs of the past and we are looking forward to it with a lot of hope that we can go there and win.
But one thing I can assure you is that it’s going to be a difficult game, Simba Bhora have been on a roll.
They have played quite well and managed to win key matches and that makes them a very dangerous team to play against.
</blockquote>
Simba Bhora can edge closer to the PSL title with a victory, which would extend their lead to nine points over second-placed FC Platinum.
FC Platinum will have the opportunity to respond when they face Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.
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CAPS United is offering their players $1,000 each if they beat Simba Bhora in their next soccer match. The team's president believes that offering bonuses helps the team win. The head coach is hopeful despite losing to Simba Bhora earlier this season. Simba Bhora can get closer to winning the league if they win, which would make them nine points ahead of FC Platinum. FC Platinum will play against Dynamos next. It will be a tough game because both teams are strong.

CAPS United Offers Players US$1,000 Bonus For Beating Simba Bhora

Simba Bhora extended their lead in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) to 9 points after securing a 2-0 victory against Chegutu Pirates in a Match Day 27 midweek fixture played at Wadzanai Stadium on Wednesday.
The Shamva-based club is emerging as a strong contender for its first PSL title, with goals from Ishmael Nyanhi and Mtokozisi Msebe earning them crucial points against the bottom-placed team.
Simba Bhora’s closest rivals—FC Platinum, Ngezi Platinum Stars, and Manica Diamonds—each dropped vital points in their respective matches.
Before this round of fixtures, Simba Bhora held a seven-point lead over second-placed FC Platinum.
FC Platinum faced a setback with a 1-1 draw against GreenFuel in Chisumbanje. Defending champions Ngezi Platinum were also held to a 1-1 draw by Bulawayo Chiefs, while Manica Diamonds experienced a surprise defeat, losing 0-1 to ZPC Kariba at Sakubva Stadium.
In other matches, CAPS United lost 2-0 to Hwange at the Colliery Stadium, and Yadah secured a victory against Herentals at Heart Stadium.
Former Dynamos coach Herbert “Jompano” Maruwa’s TelOne delivered a commanding performance, thrashing Bikita Minerals 6-1 at Ascot.
With this latest win, Simba Bhora now sits comfortably at the top of the league standings with 56 points.
FC Platinum follows in second place with 47 points, while defending champions Ngezi Platinum Stars are in third with 42 points, although they have two games in hand. Manica Diamonds also have 42 points, placing them fourth.
Traditional powerhouses Highlanders are fifth with 41 points, while CAPS United are seventh with 37 points, and Dynamos are ninth with 35 points, also holding two games in hand.
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Simba Bhora won their match and are now 9 points ahead in the league. FC Platinum, Ngezi Platinum Stars, and Manica Diamonds all lost points. Simba Bhora has 56 points, FC Platinum has 47, and Ngezi Platinum Stars has 42. Highlanders has 41 points. Other teams also played matches, with varying results. The league is getting intense as teams fight for the top spot.

PSL MatchDay 27 Midweek Results: Simba Bhora Extends Lead To 9 Points

Simba Bhora have released their captain Tinashe “Maswera” Balakasi and announced the signing of ten new players ahead of the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.
Balakasi’s goals ensured the Shamva-based club survived relegation in the 2022/2023 season, but apparently, the Tonderai Ndiraya-coached outfit will be better without him in their second season in the top flight.
Simba Bhora’s new signings are left winger Walter Musona (FC Platinum), right winger Tatenda Chikwende (FC Platinum), attacking midfielder Junior Makunike (Dynamos FC), goalkeeper Taimon Mvula (Dynamos FC), striker Wilson Mensah (Triangle FC), goalkeeper Tanunurwa Shumba (Triangle), striker Harrison Masina (FC Hunters), attacking midfielder Gift Saunyama (Black Rhinos FC), right back Malvin Mkolo (Bulawayo Chiefs) and forward Billy Veremu (Bulawayo Chiefs).
Simba Bhora, who finished 12th last season, said they are still in the market for more players. Club chairman Isaiah Mupfurutsa said in a statement:
<blockquote>
The Club is still in the market to engage more players so that we come up with a team that will competitively participate during the upcoming season.
The club would like to take this opportunity to thank Tinashe “Maswera” Balakasi for the services he professionally provided during his stay at the club.
By being the club’s top goal scorer for the past three seasons, he proved that he is indeed a prolific goal-scorer. 
Notably, he was the Mashonaland Central Division 2 top goal scorer in 2019 and was also the Northern Region Soccer League’s top goal scorer in 2022.
His goals ensured our smooth promotion from Division Two to the Premier Soccer League within two seasons. We wish him well as he pursues his further interests.
</blockquote>
In the 2023 PSL season, Simba Bhora had 9 wins with 4 of those victories coming at home and 5 away, 13 draws and 12 losses. They scored 29 goals and conceded 27.
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Simba Bhora Sign 10 New Players, Release Captain Tinashe Balakasi

Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) debutants Simba Bhora won their second match in a row on Friday after beating Hwange 2-0 at the National Sports Stadium.
Simba Bhora lost their two opening matches to FC Platinum and Chicken Inn before holding Dynamos to a 0-0 draw.
They then recorded their first win in the topflight last week against Yadah before overcoming Hwange yesterday.
Simba Bhora attacker Alexander Mandinyenya found the opener in the 38th minute.
The premiership new boys increased their lead in the 63rd minute when midfielder Ronald “Rooney” Chitiyo buried a chance that had been missed by Mandinyenya.
Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya was delighted by the win which was achieved on the back of three consecutive clean sheets. He said:
<blockquote>
I can’t really say we have turned the corner, but what counts in the big league is consistency.
We are on an upwards trajectory. Our wish and hope are to keep at it and keep going up the ladder. But we are a new team.
We have experienced players but we have that blend and we want to continue learning.
I am excited that we got maximum points, my second win on the trot exciting, excited that this is our third clean sheet on the bounce and excited that we collected maximum points which will ease some off pressure off us.
The plan really is to play good football. We are a team coming from Division One and naturally difficult for newly promoted teams in the league.
</blockquote>
Hwange coach Nation Dube was not happy with his players’ performances, He said:
<blockquote>
If l look at this game, we only donated it, we were generous and gifted them with two goals.
These are young boys and are just coming into this league. We need to add more points from the seven points because they will not take us anywhere.
</blockquote>
In the other match played on Friday, Yadah overcame Cranborne Bullets 1-0 in a match that was also played at the National Sports Stadium.
The Miracle Boys’ right back Munashe Gwatidzo scored during a goalmouth melee off a Wellington Kamudyariwa delivery into the box.
Here are the results from the matches played on Saturday, 15 April:
Herentals College 2-1 ZPC Kariba
Sheasham 1-1 Green Fuel
Manica Diamonds 0-1 Ngezi Platinum Stars
The Highlanders versus Dynamos match was postponed as the two clubs contest the Independence Day Trophy in Mt Darwin on Tuesday.
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Simba Bhora Win Again, Cranborne Bullets Fall To Yadah

Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya said that his players got overexcited after scoring first against FC Platinum, resulting in their 1-2 at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Ronald Chitiyo scored for the Premiership debutants in the 52nd minute before the man of the match Juan Mutuza scored two headers in the final 10 minutes to give FC Platinum the win.
In his post-match interview, Ndiraya said his players failed to convert the few opportunities they created in the first half. He said:
<blockquote>
It’s an issue of concentration, they got overexcited (after taking the lead) and in the end, we dropped all the points at home and I’m very disappointed.
We had done our research on FC Platinum pretty well, and I thought we had done well.
We got some opportunities, which is very rare when you play against the champions.
We were just supposed to take the few opportunities we created in the first half.
We were very solid in the first half, I thought the game was balanced and in the second half, as I said, it was an issue of concentration.
Maybe it was because we scored a bit too early, but that’s when we lost it.
We failed to close down the passing lanes, and the introduction of Walter (Musona) and Perfect (Chikwende) brought in a lot of experience.
</blockquote>
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza said it was crucial to accumulate points at the start of the season. He said:
<blockquote>
I was not going to be disappointed by a draw; it’s the first game of the season and we had a difficult game last week.
It is early days but we have to keep working hard. This is a massive win.
I spoke with the players in the morning and we know we are going to have some difficult games in the early stages and it is very important that we get the wins.
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Ndiraya Bemoans Players' "Overexcitement" In Loss To FC Platinum

Premier Soccer League (PSL) newcomers Simba Bhora have reportedly appointed former Dynamos chairman Isaiah Mupfurutsa their new chairman.
Simba Bhora recently appointed former Dynamos head coach Tonderai Ndiraya to a similar role at the club, with former Dynamos captain Partson Jaure also expected to be unveiled soon.
This means that Simba Bhora are set to acquire the entire ex-Dynamos’ leadership from chairman to head coach and captain.
The Shamva-based club have also signed former Dynamos midfielder Keith Murera and another former Glamour Boys player, Blessing Moyo, who left reigning champions FC Platinum.
Former Warriors forward Talent Chawapiwa is among the new signings at Simba after his recent return from South Africa.
The 2022 Northern Region Soccer League champions have shown the exit door to former CAPS United skipper Hardlife Zvirekwi, last season’s captain Brighton Tuwaya, left-back Dexter Phiri, midfielders Langton Chavinda and Rafael Manuvire, as well as veteran striker Honey Chimutimunzeve.
The future of midfielder Ronald Chitiyo at Simba Bhora is up in the air as he did not report for pre-season training last week. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ex-dynamos-chairman-mupfurutsa-joins-trek-to-simba-bhora-reunites-with-coach-ndiraya/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Former Dynamos Chairman Joins Trek To Simba Bhora

Former Dynamos coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tonderai_Ndiraya">Tonderai Ndiraya</a> has been appointed as Simba Bhora’s substantive head coach in a three-year deal. 
Ndiraya will join the Shamva-based side that was promoted into the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after winning the ZIFA Northern Region Division One League title last year. 
Simba Bhora have been under the guidance of Arthur Tutani who will take up the assistant coach’s role. 
In a statement, Simba Bhora secretary-general Taurai Janhi said: 
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We, as Simba Bhora, are delighted to announce the appointment of Tonderai Ndiraya as the head coach of Simba Bhora on a three-year contract. We settled for Ndiraya because we believe he has the qualities that we need in a coach. 
Ndiraya is a coach who is development-oriented, believes in giving a chance to upcoming players and is focused on growth. With his experience, having coached at Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars, we believe he will be able to usher us into the Premier Soccer League.
We are already in the process of upgrading Wadzanai stadium so that we play all our home matches in Shamva. Our team is also a vehicle for the marketing and development of Shamva and the whole of Mashonaland Central Province. We have future plans to make Shamva and Mashonaland Central Province the epicentre of football development in Zimbabwe.
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<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/outgoing-dynamos-coach-tonderai-ndiraya-grateful-to-club/">Ndiraya’s contract with Dynamos expired on 31 December 2022</a> and the Harare-based giants decided not to extend it at the conclusion of last season.
He takes over from Tutani who is ineligible to coach in the Premier Soccer League as he doesn’t possess the requisite CAF A coaching licence. Dynamos finished third in the 2021/2022 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign. 
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Tonderai Ndiraya Appointed Simba Bhora Head Coach After Leaving Dynamos

The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Tino Machakaire has said the promotion of Green Fuel and Simba Bhora into the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League will benefit the nation as topflight football will be played in Shamva and Chisumbanje, respectively, for the first time. He said:
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The promotion of Simba Bhora and Greenfuel is good for the nation because it spreads football to all corners and helps the youth to find something to do as well as the provinces – they will have benefits from hosting matches thereby spurring the development of those areas.
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Green Fuel Football Club is based in Chisumbanje and the club’s promotion will allow the local community to have the PSL matchday experience in their backyard for the first time, provided their home ground meets the standard.
Chisumbanje is located about 500 kilometres from Harare and Greenfuel, which is coached by former Dynamos gaffer Lloyd Mutasa, has started constructing a grandstand at their Football Arena in preparation for hosting PSL matches.
Simba Bhora gained promotion into PSL after winning the Northern Region Division One League title.
Topflight football will return to Mashonaland Central Province for the first time since 2019 when Mushowani  Stars was relegated. | <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/premiership-football-spreads-to-new-territories/">ZBC News</a>

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