PREMIER Soccer League debutants Scottland yesterday confirmed the appointment of Tonderai Ndiraya as their new head coach.
Ndiraya is joining the club from Simba Bhora where he helped the club survive relegation in their maiden season two years ago before leading them to the league title last year.
The announcement did not reveal details of the contract, but sources told NewsDaySport that the former Dynamos gaffer has been given an immediate mandate of winning the title by the well-resourced team owned by businessman Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya.
The ambitious team, which secured a US$2,5 million sponsorship for the 2025 campaign from two main sponsors, Sakunda Holdings and Wicknell Chivayo's IMC Communications, has made clear its intention of winning the upcoming season.
They have raided the market to assemble the local cream de la creme of the league.
Scottland last week announced the capture of Warriors talisman Khama Billiat who is joining from Yadah where he had a fruitful season last year.
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The midfielder who was voted the Soccer Star of the Year second runners-up after a stellar season with the Miracle Boys will link up with Warriors teammate and Soccer Star of the Year award winner Walter Musona who has joined from Simba Bhora, together with teammates Tichaona Chipunza, goalkeeper Talbert Shumba, Mthokozisi Msebe, Albert Manenji, Vasili Kawe and Tymon Machope.
Other players who have reportedly joined are the Highlanders duo of Golden Boot winner Lynoth Chikuhwa and club vice-captain Peter Muduhwa.
Caps United's Kingsley Mureremba has already been confirmed so is Ngezi Platinum wingback Gareth Madhake who could be joined by former teammate and goalkeeper Nelson Chadya while Thando Ngwenya from FC Platinum is said to have signed with the new club as well.
Dynamos captain Frank Makarati and striker Sadney Urikhob whose contracts with the Harare giants expired at the end of the year are both rumoured to be on their way to Mabvuku, so is Manica Diamonds speedy winger Michael Tapera who could be joined by teammate Farai Banda.
Sources also said Scottland are trying to snatch Dynamos' Ghanaian import Ansa Botchway who still has a year left on his contract.
The club is leaving no stone unturned in its ambition to win the league and have started construction of a multi-purpose sporting facility in Mabvuku which will house their 15 000-seater stadium for their home matches.
Sakupwanya secured a 30-year lease from the City of Harare to construct the multi-million-dollar project which will also house tennis, basketball, netball courts, a cricket ground, a rugby field and a swimming pool, facilities that will benefit the local community.