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Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter
THE Old Hararians quartet of Tafadzwa Chitokwindo, Antipas Kamkwindo, Tawanda Chowe and Morgen Vangue has joined German Bundesliga rugby side TV Pforzheim where they will be on a three-month trial.
The move was arranged by former Sables captain Costa Dinha.

The four players are all from Old Hararians where Dinha played before his move into Germany.

The four will join fellow Zimbabwean Cheetahs and Sables winger Manasah Sita who has been in Germany for the last five years.

“It’s an opportunity I got from my links back when I was still in Germany as they approached me and asked me to help them find players who were interested in taking up places in their club,” said Dinha.

“I did not only try to help players from Old Hararians, but the others responded late for the openings and also the good thing about me arranging for these players is that they were part of a system I once was in.

“So it became easier because of the relationship I had with them and also that I knew them very well. That was an advantage because I understand their character; they are well behaved boys and have good reputations.

“It is not my first time arranging for rugby players to go to Germany because when I was there I also did the same for Manasah Sita, Geoff Tigere and Edmore Takaendesa (who is now playing for Germany).

“The German league is improving and they soon will be turning professional and in order to promote their league and make sure it grows they are looking for players who can do the job. New Zealanders, Australians and other nations are also flocking to Germany.”

Old Hararians coach Cyprian “Supa” Mandenge said he was happy with how the four have developed their careers.

“I was chaffed when I heard that these boys were going to ply their trade in Germany because as players they would like to earn a living through the sport and they have to move on to the next stage.

“As coaches, our job is to groom players and make sure they progress. I wish them all the best; I hope they get good contracts to earn a good living from the sport. They deserve it, they are hard workers and I hope their stay in Germany can only open doors for many other players,” said Mandenge.