Sabi Gold Mine FC chairman Tungamirai Manjengwa has backed coach Khumbulani Msendeki to turn things around despite growing criticism from supporters, many of whom believe the club's disappointing results require urgent action.

The Golden Boys have endured a difficult spell in the Central Region Soccer League, managing only three wins from their opening 11 matches and slipping closer to the relegation zone after a promising start to the season.

Supporters have partly blamed the team's struggles on the absence of camping arrangements, arguing that players need more time together to improve fitness, discipline and cohesion.

However, Manjengwa dismissed claims that the club had abandoned plans to camp players because of the team's poor performances, saying preparations were underway for the squad to use facilities owned by the club.

"That is how football is. As newcomers, we learn from every game, but we will give the coach the opportunity to get what he wants, especially with the transfer window opening soon," said Manjengwa.

Despite the growing criticism, the chairman insisted the club remains committed to the current technical team and is prepared to strengthen the squad during the upcoming transfer window.

However, supporters have continued to voice concerns over the team's performances, lack of consistency and what they see as inadequate preparations.

One supporter, Nigel Godknows, wrote on Facebook: "Why are we always mentioning injuries when it comes to defending the team's poor performance? Let's accept the fact that we are not well prepared to compete in this league."

Another fan, using the username Lil Gin, said: "Camping won't help people who aren't serious. You have players who can go 95 minutes and barely get five touches of the ball. Even if you took them to the Amazon rainforest for a camping trip, all they'd hear is birds singing. They'd come back and still play exactly the same way. There is a need for change."

A third supporter, Dennis Mukuti, expressed concern about the team's position on the table, saying: "It's your first time competing in Division One and you have all the resources, but you continue to drop points, which totally exposes the criteria used in signing players."

Others have called for patience, arguing that the club is still adapting to life in the Central Region Soccer League and should be given time to establish itself.

"Let's wait for the transfer window to open and sign more serious players. But if the team fails to bounce back, then the coach has to go," said another supporter during Sabi Gold's match against Grain Tigers.

The mixed reaction highlights the growing pressure surrounding the club as it seeks to reverse its fortunes and move away from the lower reaches of the standings.

Coach Msendeki has previously attributed the team's struggles to injuries and urged supporters to continue backing the players.

"May they be patient as we sort things out with my players, as injuries have disturbed the team's progress," he said.

With the transfer window approaching and camping arrangements expected to be introduced, the board's faith in the technical team will soon be tested. For now, management remains convinced that stability, rather than change, offers the best route out of the club's current difficulties.