CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Ngezi Platinum Stars gave their team's title aspirations a massive boost after they unveiled a new luxury coach as well as a new kit at Baobab Stadium yesterday.
The ambitious side are having an impressive season so far as they lead the standings with 23 points from 12 matches with the league currently suspended until next month.
The ambitious Mhondoro-Ngezi-based club purchased a 47-seater coach that has ablution facilities and WiFi for the team worth about US$200 000.
The unveiling ceremony attended by the senior team as well as members of the executive was held at the stadium yesterday.
"A good bus and a good kit are important for our brand. Today marks an important occasion as we take an important step in ensuring that our brand stands out. I think a bus is an important feature in the culture of football and it gives us a good, strong brand. It makes us feel good so our new bus is a symbol of our commitment to excellence.
"I would like to thank our key sponsors Glenrise for making this possible," club president Masvisvi said in his keynote address.
"We also have a new kit and again a kit is an important aspect of our brand.
"When playing, players must be comfortable, they must be confident and recognisable. A kit must represent the brand.
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"These additions to the team are not just about looking the part, they represent a new era for the club at a time when we are committed to achieving great things both on and off the field of play. Our aspiration is to perform at the highest level not just in Zimbabwe, but also on the African continent and I am sure we will get there," Masvisvi added.
After a sluggish start to the season in which they recorded four consecutive draws, Ngezi Platinum recorded an impressive run of results which saw them shoot to the top of the log standings.
So far they have won six matches and drawn five games as well as one loss while they are the division's highest scoring team with 18 goals.
Masvisvi is excited about what the future holds for the side which is gunning for a maiden top flight league title.
"To the technical team and players, well done. The season is still young but we are very happy with what we have seen so far. We need to keep the momentum and focus. Let's keep playing entertaining football. I don't know how the season is going to end but what we are seeing so far is anything to go by. I think we are going to have an extremely good season," he said.
Also in attendance at the ceremony were the club’s two vice presidents Lysias Chiwozva and Wadzanayi Mutsakanyi, executive chairman Leonard Musariri, secretary general Cloete Munjoma and executing member Rumbidzayi Muyambuki among others.
