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Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter
TSHOLOTSHO Football Club are hunting for a new home after deciding against the continued use of White City Stadium in Bulawayo where they are yet to register a win this season.

The club says they are shifting base because of the bumpy nature of the stadium, which they say affects their type of play.

Tsholotsho have failed to collect maximum points in all their matches at White City Stadium, even during their Division One campaign last season.

“It’s also too compact for our liking. We wanted to use Hartsfield Grounds, but we were told the venue was strictly built for rugby and nothing else,” said Tsholotsho chairman Mlamuli Phiri.

Bulawayo giants Highlanders were, however, allowed to use Hartsfield towards the end of last season.

Phiri said they were most likely going to move to Luveve Stadium as Barbourfields Stadium was too expensive.

“We are aware that Luveve Stadium is home to How Mine and Chicken Inn, but we are prepared to have our matches played on Friday. White City Stadium is certainly out of the question now,” said Phiri.

IZiqholo zeZhwane are rooted deep in the relegation zone with 18 points and need to win at least four games to stay afloat.

They have been playing one of the most exciting brands of football, but wins have been eluding them for the better part of the campaign.

Their entry into the mainstream league started on a high note with a 1-0 win away to Harare City on the opening day of the season.

They also gave a very good account of themselves in their second match despite losing 0-1 to Highlanders, albeit through a fluke but wonder goal from defender Teenage Hadebe.

Their biggest highlight so far was holding champions Dynamos to home and away draws.