Sports Correspondent

Highlanders Football Club coach Kelvin Kaindu has attributed his team’s disappointing 1-0 loss to newcomers MWOS in their season opener to inadequate pre-season training.

The match, played at Baobab Stadium in Ngezi on Sunday, saw the hosts secure their win through Tafadzwa George’s 67th-minute strike.

In a post-match interview, Kaindu expressed his disappointment, stating, “It wasn’t an ideal start for us. The game was tough for both teams, and we struggled to create scoring opportunities.”

Kaindu cited the team’s lack of access to proper training facilities during pre-season as a significant contributing factor to their poor performance. “We went without a suitable training ground for nearly a month, which has put us at a disadvantage. We’re using these early games to make up for lost time and improve our fitness levels.”

Despite the setback, Kaindu remains optimistic about his team’s prospects, saying, “There’s plenty of room for improvement. This was just our first game, and it gave us a chance to assess our current level. I’m convinced we can do better.”