Hardrock Up for the Challenge - Kaindu

Hardrock coach Kelvin Kaindu remains confident in his team's ability to manage the demands of competing across all three Premiership competitions this season. The Kwekwe-based side recently secured a spot in the Chibuku Super Cup quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bulawayo Chiefs. They are also competing in the last 16 of the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, alongside their strong league campaign.

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It is giving us an advantage, each time we progress, it gives us an option on the three things.

Currently sitting in second place in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, behind leaders and defending champions Scottland, Hardrock faces a demanding schedule. Despite the league title often being perceived as the primary objective, Kaindu is adamant that his squad possesses the depth and quality to contend on all fronts. "It is giving us an advantage, each time we progress, it gives us an option on the three things," Kaindu stated, referring to their cup success.

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We have been consistent in our last few games, this is our fifth game winning in a row.

As league matches resume after a two-week break, Hardrock is set to face FC Hunters in Harare. Kaindu highlighted the team's recent form, noting, "We have been consistent in our last few games, this is our fifth game winning in a row." He stressed the need to maintain this momentum in the league. However, the team faces challenges with player fitness. Striker Washington Navaya has been playing through an injury, requiring careful management, while Prince Dube missed the weekend's game due to his own injury. "I am hoping we can also manage our players with knocks, for instance Navaya, we have not been playing him the entire duration of the match because we are trying to save him," Kaindu explained.

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I am hoping we can also manage our players with knocks, for instance Navaya, we have not been playing him the entire duration of the match because we are trying to save him.