Dynamos will have all their new mid-season signings available for selection when they face 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Simba Bhora at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday
Romanian coach Aristica Cioaba confirmed that the club's latest additions are ready to make their debut if called upon as DeMbare seek to extend their impressive resurgence under his leadership.
Among the new faces is Nathan Mutasa, who joined on loan from Scottland, while Burkina Faso striker Daouda Sidibe signed from Ghanaian side Aduana Stars to replace Jairos Kasondo. The Glamour Boys have also brought Caleum English Brown as a replacement for Mandlawenkosi Mlilo.
"Yes, they are all ready for selection for the Sunday clash," said Cioaba.
The availability of the trio gives Dynamos additional options as they look to build on an impressive run that has seen them win their last two league matches under the Romanian tactician.
After announcing his arrival with an emphatic 4-0 demolition of Agama, DeMbare followed that up with a hard fought 2-1 away victory over Hardrock before beating MWOS 2-0 last weekend, collecting three consecutive league wins and restoring belief among the club's supporters.
Despite the team's recent scoring form, Cioaba expects a far sterner examination against Simba Bhora.
"Simba Bhora is a competitive side and scoring four goals like we did before will be difficult for us. We are expecting a tough opponent," he said.
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The Dynamos coach revealed that he has extensively studied Simba Bhora and believes discipline will be key if his side is to continue its winning run.
"Simba Bhora is the team that I analysed. It has experienced players, good players who are consistent in the game and we need to respect our Sunday game plan for the game to work for us," he said.
The match could have significant implications in the title race. With league leaders Scottland holding a nine point advantage and only 12 matches remaining, neither Dynamos nor Scottland can afford costly slip ups if the championship battle is to remain alive.
Cioaba's immediate impact has not gone unnoticed by the Dynamos faithful. The coach has quickly become a fan favourite after guiding the Harare giants back to winning ways, with supporters already displaying banners in appreciation of his work.
The Romanian, however, remains grounded and understands the expectations that come with coaching Zimbabwe's biggest football club.
"When the team is doing well, the supporters support all of the team members and that is good. I appreciate their support because it motivates the players and even myself," he said.
He also acknowledged the pressure that comes with the Dynamos job.
"When the team is in good form, supporters back the whole team, but if it fails to perform well, the blame will be on me and I know how Dynamos fans are," said Cioabă.
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