Ingezi Hurricanes Academy Ready To Face Vodds Spotlight in Crucial Encounter On Sunday.
By Azriel Chimeno
Ingezi Hurricanes Academy will face off against Vodds Spotlight Fc at Rimuka Stadium in Kadoma on Sunday in a Mashonaland West Division 2B West league encounter with the home team needing a win to put pressure on log leaders and stay in contention for the league title. This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure valuable wins.
Ingezi Hurricanes Academy will look to close the gap on league leaders with a win against the visitors, and they are currently trailing by 2 points on the Log standings. A victory on Sunday will put pressure on current leaders and put them in prime position to take the top spot. The Hurricanes will be highly motivated to secure the win and make a statement in their quest for the league title.
The home team is riding high on the back of two impressive wins against Kadoma City FC and Waverly United, and they will be looking to make it three wins in a row since drawing against Golden Valley three weeks ago with a win against Vodds Spotlight.
The team’s recent form has been impressive, with a solid defense that has been marshaled by captain Dickson Dick, Dean Mutakwa, Nigel Chitende, Micah Muchenje, and Musa Abasi. This formidable backline has been instrumental in covering for goalkeeper Tamuka Javachava, who has made some crucial clean sheets, making it hard for opponents to penetrate the Hurricanes’ defense.
The inclusion of midfielder Garnet “Zondo” Meke in the first eleven has changed the play for Hurricanes, and his steadness has helped the team to win battle in the midfield and with the fine form by Shepherd Munetsi, Hurricanes Academy is poised for victory. On Sunday, the match will be crucial as Hurricanes need not to drop any points, and the strike force of Edmore Kasirori, Malvin Nhubu, slippery winger Abel Chapasuka, and chief striker Mcgiven “Bere” Aliya will be looking to make a statement. Mcgiven Aliya has been scoring crucial goals and is expected to carry the day for Hurricanes. The Hurricanes’ strong home record at Rimuka Stadium could be a deciding factor in this crucial encounter.
Coach Takunda Magaya during a post match interview said he was positive to get maximum against stubborn Vodds Spotlight FC and challenge for the top honours. “We are prepared for the match, and we have been training hard and we are looking to get a positive result,” said Magaya. “We have got a strong team, and I am confident that we will be able to come out on top,” he said.
Ingezi Hurricanes Academy captain said they were ready to battle the visitors and fight for the championship title. “We are focused on getting the job done and collecting maximum points at home and we have worked hard as a team and we are ready for Vodds Spotlight. The support of our fans will be a big factor, and we are looking to use that energy to push ourselves to victory,” said Dick.
Vodds Spotlight FC is optimistic about securing a win against Ingezi Hurricanes Academy, but acknowledges that the home team’s impressive record at Rimuka Stadium could give them an edge. Despite this, the visitors are confident in their abilities and are looking to capitalise on their strong away form.
“We are going into the game with confidence, we have done our homework, and we are ready for Hurricanes. We believe we can win the game, and we are looking to take all three points,” said Vodds Spotlight FC coach Farai Charereka.
The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams possessing talented players who could make a difference on the day. Ingezi Hurricanes Academy’s attacking prowess will be tested by Vodds Spotlight’s defense. Meanwhile, the visitors will need to find a way to contain the Hurricanes’ midfield, which has been instrumental in their recent successes.
Ingezi Hurricanes Academy is poised to secure a crucial victory against Vodds Spotlight, which will take them to 72 points in the log standings. With their strong home record and impressive recent form, the Hurricanes are confident of collecting maximum points and consolidating their position at the top of the table. A win on Sunday will be a significant boost to their title aspirations, and the team is gearing up to give it their all in front of their home crowd.

