IN-FORM CHIKUHWA HAILS KAINDU FOR HIS GOALS
LYNOTH CHIKUHWA says the arrival of coach Kelvin Kaindu is behind his transformation into a regular goalscorer who is now leading the race for the Golden Boot in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.
The Highlanders forward is leading the Golden Boot race with seven goals.
He is followed by Never Rauzhi from Bulawayo Chiefs and Juan Mutudza from FC Platinum, who have both scored six times.
Last year he scored only three goals all season.
“This season, we have a good coach, not taking anything away from our previous coach.
“Last season, the coach wanted us to do more defending.
“It was a good plan but it made it difficult for me to score.
“This season, our coach has given us the room to attack and to be creative in front of goal.
“The coach has given us confidence, not just me but the whole team. Scoring is not easy. It is complimented with a lot of teamwork.”
Chikuhwa said he is only getting started and fans should brace up for more goals.
“Seven goals are not enough, I am only at 30 percent, and the best is yet to come.
“I am in-form and I should utilise the form and score more goals now.
“Definitely, more goals are coming.
“I am not satisfied, I want more and I know that with hard work, teamwork and more effort, nothing is impossible.
“I don’t want to pressure myself and say double digits. I might even end up doing more than that.
“I am targeting to score in almost every game.”
The 29-year-old striker managed three goals last season.
He also wants to play outside the country. “I am targeting a move outside the country. “For me to attract foreign interest, I have to work harder and score more goals.
“I have to be the top goal scorer and, hopefully, fulfil a childhood dream of winning the Golden Boot award.
“By winning the Golden Boot award, I will also be increasing my chances of playing outside the country.”