DYNAMOS’ coach Genesis Mangombe’s credentials will come under scrutiny once again as the Glamour Boys hit the road to face Chicken Inn at Barbourfields Stadium this Saturday.
Following the energy-sapping defeat away to Simba Bhora a fortnight ago, underlining a dismal start to the season, things did not look good for Mangombe. However, the coach got respite after his side beat Highlanders to lift the Independence Trophy.
Dynamos defeated TelOne in Mangombe’s next assignment and his game against Chegutu Pirates was abandoned with the Glamour Boys leading 1-0 from a goal Chegutu said did not cross the line.
On Sunday, Dynamos played a 2-2 draw with champions Ngezi Platinum with reports suggesting that Mangombe’s job is safe, at least for now.
DeMbare currently sit on position 11 on the standings with 10 points after two wins and four draws. They have two defeats and await for the outcome of their abandoned match against Chegutu Pirates.
Under the guidance of Mangombe, Dynamos last year beat Chicken Inn 2-1 at the National Sports Stadium. In the reverse fixture, the Glamour Boys dismissed the Gamecocks 2-0 at BF. In that match, Hebert Maruwa was in charge and deputised by Mangombe.
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In 2022, Dynamos clinched the BF fixture with a convincing 3-0 win and Chicken Inn beat them in Harare.
The odds favour Dynamos following the two clubs’ meetings after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicken Inn are coming from a 2-1 defeat to Yadah in Harare following three wins on the trot against Hwange, Highlanders and Green Fuel.
The Gamecocks are placed fourth on the log-table with 15 points, three behind leaders Highlanders.
In other matches, Highlanders will be away to Arenel at BF on Sunday while on-the-rise Manica Diamonds, occupying the second spot with 16 points, travel the long distance to Nyamhunga for a date with ZPC Kariba on Saturday
Bulawayo Chiefs, on a roll in position three with 15 points, clash with Ngezi Platinum at Baobab on Saturday while Simba Bhora are at the same venue on Sunday away to Chegutu Pirates.
It is not looking good for former champions FC Platinum who have dropped to position six with 12 points and this weekend they are at home at Mandava against Green Fuel.
Caps United, who are coming from a defeat to Highlanders, host Hwange at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.
Fixtures
Saturday: Bikita Minerals v TelOne (Sakubva), Ngezi Platinum v Bulawayo Chiefs (Baobab), Chicken Inn v Dynamos (Barbourfields), Herentals v Yadah (Rufaro), FC Platinum v Greenfuel (Mandava), ZPC Kariba v Manica Diamonds (Nyamhunga)
Sunday: Chegutu Pirates v Simba Bhora (Baobab), Caps United v Hwange (Rufaro), Arenel Movers v Highlanders