CAPS United boss Farai Jere told coach Lloyd Chitembwe they must do better after fans showed anger at Rufaro last Sunday. The team lost 1-2 against Ngezi Platinum Stars, making it three defeats in five games. Jere watched this happen from the stands, feeling upset about how badly things had started. He went to talk with everyone at practice the next day. The players heard clearly that they needed to turn things around fast.
Jere reminded the team about what CAPS United stands for—big wins and a proud history. Many new players may not know how much fans expect from this famous club. He called these first matches some of their worst ever, pushing them near the bottom of the standings after just five games. Supporters booed coach Chitembwe loudly during Sunday's loss. The team president said he sees why fans feel mad about recent games.
The Murehwa West lawmaker believes Chitembwe can fix these problems despite current struggles. Jere thanked supporters for staying peaceful though they felt upset. Nobody attacked people or broke anything at the stadium. The fans simply shared how they felt without causing trouble. Everyone at the club shares these worries about poor results. Leaders decided against quick choices based just on feelings.
Jere explained that firing a coach after five games makes little sense. Chitembwe won a title with CAPS in 2016 and almost grabbed another in 2019 before leaving. The team leader thinks they might have won that year if Chitembwe had stayed. He says money problems back then have improved today. The season still has 29 more games ahead. Players receive their pay on time, with nothing held back. They truly want to win, but results keep slipping away.
The club lost key players before the season started, which explains some problems. CAPS United built almost an entirely new team. Any coach would need time to test different player groups to find what works best. Some coaches solve this puzzle quickly, but others need more matches. The team plays well but makes mistakes on defense. They face the Highlanders next Sunday in Bulawayo. Chitembwe accepts blame for bad results but plans to keep fighting forward.
Jere reminded the team about what CAPS United stands for—big wins and a proud history. Many new players may not know how much fans expect from this famous club. He called these first matches some of their worst ever, pushing them near the bottom of the standings after just five games. Supporters booed coach Chitembwe loudly during Sunday's loss. The team president said he sees why fans feel mad about recent games.
The Murehwa West lawmaker believes Chitembwe can fix these problems despite current struggles. Jere thanked supporters for staying peaceful though they felt upset. Nobody attacked people or broke anything at the stadium. The fans simply shared how they felt without causing trouble. Everyone at the club shares these worries about poor results. Leaders decided against quick choices based just on feelings.
Jere explained that firing a coach after five games makes little sense. Chitembwe won a title with CAPS in 2016 and almost grabbed another in 2019 before leaving. The team leader thinks they might have won that year if Chitembwe had stayed. He says money problems back then have improved today. The season still has 29 more games ahead. Players receive their pay on time, with nothing held back. They truly want to win, but results keep slipping away.
The club lost key players before the season started, which explains some problems. CAPS United built almost an entirely new team. Any coach would need time to test different player groups to find what works best. Some coaches solve this puzzle quickly, but others need more matches. The team plays well but makes mistakes on defense. They face the Highlanders next Sunday in Bulawayo. Chitembwe accepts blame for bad results but plans to keep fighting forward.
