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Chiragwi Insists Caps United Still in PSL Title Race Despite Poor Form

From AllAfrica Zimbabwe · () English

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  • CAPS United coach Takesure Chiragwi insists the team is still in contention for the Premier Soccer League title despite a poor run of form.
  • The team has won only one of their last 12 league matches, placing them fifth in the standings, 13 points behind the leaders.
  • Chiragwi believes the team can still mount a challenge by regaining confidence, particularly in scoring, and has been bolstered by new signings.

Despite a dismal run of results that has seen them falter in the title race, CAPS United head coach Takesure Chiragwi remains steadfast in his belief that the club can still clinch the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship. The Harare-based team, known as Makepekepe, has secured only one victory in their last 12 league encounters, a slump that has intensified scrutiny on the coaching staff.

Currently positioned fifth in the league standings with 36 points, CAPS United trails leaders Scottland FC by a significant 13 points. With 12 matches remaining in the season, Chiragwi is optimistic about his team's prospects, emphasizing the need to focus on addressing the team's weaknesses. "The race is still on," Chiragwi stated. "What is important for us is to focus and work on the negatives of the team. We are still there. We just need to have our confidence back in terms of scoring; that is the missing link."

The race is still on. What is important for us is to focus and work on the negatives of the team. We are still there. We just need to have our confidence back in terms of scoring; that is the missing link.

— Takesure ChiragwiThe CAPS United coach expressed his belief that the team can still compete for the league title.

CAPS United enjoyed a strong start to the season, leading the table for over seven weeks before their form declined. In an effort to reignite their title challenge, the club has actively strengthened its squad during the mid-season transfer window. Notably, they parted ways with goalkeeper Wallace Magalane amid match-fixing allegations and have since acquired Warriors goalkeeper Washington Arubi. Additionally, three foreign players have been signed to bolster the team's performance in the latter half of the season. Chiragwi expressed confidence that the team can recapture its previous form, stating, "There is room for us to fight and also do like what we were doing previously. Who knows, we can still be back there."

There is room for us to fight and also do like what we were doing previously. Who knows, we can still be back there.

— Takesure ChiragwiChiragwi conveyed optimism about the team's potential to recover its earlier form.
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