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Richard Chihoro

Tedious Manyepo Sports Reporter
DYNAMOS manager Richard Chihoro says they will always respect Highlnaders and believes the outcome of Sunday’s match against their big rivals will have a huge bearing on their chances of landing the title. The veteran manager, who helped DeMbare win four league crowns on the trot between 2011 and 2014, said it’s too early to start talking about the championship, but said it’s such matches, against Bosso and DeMbare, which make the difference.

The Glamour Boys are still basking in the glory of a 2-0 victory over their city rivals CAPS United on Sunday, which extended their winning streak to six successive games.

“If there is a team which we should respect at all cost, it is Highlanders.

“They might not be in top form at the moment, but they are always dangerous when we play them.

“We will not dwell much into what is happening to them at the moment.

“We know that they are not performing as well as we are doing, but it is matches against them whose result can make or break title hopes.

“Of course, as Dynamos we will take each match as it comes and we will not treat Highlanders in any special way, but what we need to do is go for the maximum points.

“The race for the title is still on and it is still early to start talking about it as all the teams in the top four have a good chance of landing it,” said Chihoro.

He said his charges are not looking beyond themselves.

“We remain grounded and keep on working hard. We have been working hard and I am very happy the results are coming.

“We want to avoid a situation whereby we will appear to be putting pressure on our boys.

“You see that most of the guys in the team are new and I am happy they have understood the meaning of playing for the institution.

“But what we will not do is to start talking of the title at the moment. We still have a lot to do. Chicken Inn are consistent and they have the experience to keep themselves on top.

“Ngezi Platinum and FC Platinum are also showing their class. So it is tricky at the moment. We will keep on working hard and see what happens at the end of the season,” he said.

Dynamos were awarded the maximum points after the first instalment of the Battle for Zimbabwe ended prematurely with the teams tied 1-1 when Bosso supporters threw missiles onto the pitch at Babourfields, forcing the match to be abandoned.

The Harare giants were beaten home and away by their biggest rivals last season.