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Rosemary Mugadza

Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter
MIGHTY Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza is upbeat of their chances of getting a positive result when they meet Zambia in the first leg of their Olympic Games qualifier at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.The senior women national team left for Zambia by road yesterday and will only have a day to rest before they battle it out against Zambia.

Despite having to do last minute preparations due to financial problems Mugadza has faith her charges will deliver.

“I think for the few days that we have trained the girls are showing that they are willing to work and we just hope that they continue with the spirit that they were showing during our training sessions.

“We are hoping that they will carry on working hard and we hope we can get a good result in Zambia. It’s very possible if they are in the right state of mind,” said Mugadza.

Mugadza said they had to wisely utilise the short space of time they had in camp hence the idea to leave for Zambia yesterday.

“Basically when we were told that we were going to camp last week on Friday I had done my programme that at least we leave late Friday (yesterday) for us to have ample time to work with the girls than to go early in Zambia. We would not have had the proper training sessions that we had here in Zimbabwe,” added Mugadza.

Mugadza also roped in the services of Black Rhinos goalkeeper, Process Chatsamwa dropping Deliwe Makaha as she seeks to strengthen her backline.

“Process has got the experience, she has been playing for some time now, so we opted for experience and the depth we wanted for the team. Deliwe is still young in terms of age and everything else while Process has played more games compared to Deliwe, she played along Patience Mujuru,” said Mugadza.

Chatsamwa, who is making her debut appearance for the Mighty Warriors said it’s an honour to part of the team and is raring to go.

“I feel honoured because this was my wish to play for the national team, that’s why I kept on playing football.

“This is my first time to actually make it into the final team. I was called before but I was young and was not confident but now I have the confidence and I’m no longer afraid of such games as this one because I believe football at club level and national level is the same,” said Chatsamwa.

Mugadza was also relieved as striker Rudo Neshamba recovered in time for the match after suffering a head injury during a training session on Wednesday.

Team

Chido Dzingirai, Process Chatsamwa, Patience Mujuru, Sheila Makoto, Moleen Murandu, Lynette Matukutu, Nobuhle Majika, Talent Mandaza, Emmaculate Mspia, Rejoice Kamupfumvuti, Berita Kabwe, Samukeliswe Zulu, Mavis Chirandu, Felistas Muzongndi, Marjoury Nyaumwe, Erina Jeke, Rudo Neshamba, Tafadzwa Tsunguro.