Stanza report card this far

By Esau Manyame

Seven points out of a possible nine points is how Coach Tonderayi "Stanza" Ndiraya's report card reads ahead of Dynamos' visit to Bulawayo Chiefs. The Dembare's midfield Maestro of the 1990s turned Coach took over about a month ago from Loyd Chigowe who had won once and lost three times.

TelOne versus Dynamos

Ndiraya took over the reigns at the glamour boys three days ahead of match day five earning a point which proved to be a morale booster. From that match Ndiraya noted many areas of concern, chief among them being fitness levels, which saw some players sitting out after being injured in training.

The one all draw was followed by:- Dynamos vs ZPC Kariba(match day six)

Dembare won this one by a goal to nil, a victory in which the Harare giants employed a physical approach that ZPC Kariba described as "Dynamos employing rugby tactics", Ndiraya attributed the approach to the grueling fitness training they were doing in preparation for matches.

Yadah Vs Dynamos- Match day seven

Another three points by a goal to nil for the boys in blue. What we can note is that Ndiraya still needs to work on the team's conversion rate, defence and make the midfield more compact. Ahead of the game against Bulawayo Chiefs l believe Dembare are favourites to bag maximum points.

*Esau Manyame is a holder of a diploma in Journalism with I.C.M. He writes in his personal capacity.