Cioaba Named PSL Coach of the Month

Dynamos head coach Aristica Cioaba has been named the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Coach of the Month for July after guiding the Glamour Boys through an impressive unbeaten league run.

Cioaba, who took charge of Dynamos a month ago following the departure of Genesis Mangombe, will receive a US$750 prize for his outstanding performance.

The Romanian coach has remained unbeaten in the league since taking over, with his only defeat coming in the Munhumutapa Cup, where Dynamos were eliminated by Southern Region Soccer League side Hwange FC.

Under Cioaba, Dynamos have emerged as the only unbeaten team in the second half of the league season, strengthening their position as genuine title contenders.

Their run began with a 1-1 draw against Highlanders, followed by a goalless draw against Bulawayo Chiefs. Dynamos then thrashed Agama 4-0 before beating MWOS 2-0.

They went on to draw with Simba Bhora before edging FC Platinum 1-0, while their latest league match ended in a goalless draw against ZPC Kariba at Nyamhunga Stadium.

Meanwhile, Hardrock striker Washington Navaya was named the PSL Player of the Month for July.

Navaya scored four goals during the month, taking his season tally to 14 and moving to the top of the league's scoring charts.