BULAWAYO – Shamva-based Premier Soccer League outfit Simba Bhora FC has filled their shopping cart with 10 new signings and promised to sign more players in an ambitious bid to form a “dream team” in their second year in the top flight.
The new season starts on February 24.
In a surprise decision, Simba Bhora said they had released their captain Tinashe ‘Maswera’ Balakasi, whose goals ensured they survived relegation in the 2022/2023 season.
“The club would like to take this opportunity to thank Tinashe ‘Maswera’ Balakasi for the services he professionally provided during his stay at the club. By being the club’s top-goal scorer for the past three seasons, he proved that he is indeed a prolific goal-scorer. Notably, he was Mashonaland Central Division 2 top goal scorer in 2019 and was also Northern Region Soccer League top goal scorer in 2022,” the club said in a statement.
“His goals ensured our smooth promotion from Division Two to the Premier Soccer League within two seasons. We wish him well as he pursues his further interests.”
Simba Bhora have got their chequebook out to sign 10 players – left winger Walter Musona (FC Platinum), right winger Tatenda Chikwende (FC Platinum), attacking midfielder Junior Makunike (Dynamos FC), goalkeeper Taimon Mvula (Dynamos FC), striker Wilson Mensah (Triangle FC), goalkeeper Tanunurwa Shumba (Triangle), striker Harrison Masina (FC Hunters), attacking midfielder Gift Saunyama (Black Rhinos FC), right back Malvin Mkolo (Bulawayo Chiefs) and forward Billy Veremu (Bulawayo Chiefs).
Simba Bhora, who finished 12th last season, said they are still in the market for more players as they target a run for the title.
Last season the club had 9 wins with 4 of those victories coming at home and 5 away, 13 draws and 12 loses. They scored 29 goals and conceded 27.
