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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>FC PLATINUM gaffer Norman Mapeza is bracing for tough tests ahead as his team look to return to the purple patch following a bad start to the current Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign.<\/p>\n

The Platinum miners are set to take on Green Fuel at Gibbo stadium in Chiredzi tomorrow.<\/p>\n

The four-time Champions appear to have reinvented themselves after a rather slow start to the season.<\/p>\n

They beat ZPC Kariba and Black Rhinos in their last two matches. And ahead of the Green Fuel clash, Mapeza is optimistic.<\/p>\n

The veteran gaffer acknowledged how Green Fuel\u2019s Rodwell Dhlakama has transformed the team since taking over last month.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are playing a good team. Ever since Dhlakama took over, they have been doing very well,\u201d Mapeza said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir past result against Highlanders shows it all because it is not easy collecting a point in Bulawayo, but they did well.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt shows that they really mean business so it’s not going to be easy, but we had good preparations and the players have showed the desire to do better.\u201d<\/p>\n

The platinum miners are within touching distance of the leaders, Ngezi Platinum, with two points separating them.<\/p>\n

They are third on the log standings, with Highlanders sitting on second position. In another fixture, Sheasham will host Herentals at Bata stadium this afternoon.<\/p>\n

The Gweru side have not had it pretty in the elite league, with 10 points in 10 matches.<\/p>\n

This match is decisive for coach John Nyikadzino whose future at the club hangs in the balance after he was reportedly given a two-match ultimatum.<\/p>\n

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