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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza has said the three-week Premier Soccer League (PSL) break was a blessing in disguise.<\/p>\n

Mapeza said the break, despite coming at a time when they were starting to grind out results, enabled the team to work on weaknesses and launched the defence of their title.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the matchday 13 round of fixtures this weekend where FC Platinum face Chicken Inn at Mandava Stadium, Mapeza said:<\/p>\n

The break came as a blessing in disguise for us because it gave us ample time to sort out a few things.<\/p>\n

We are going to face a good side with a good coach but we have been preparing for this game.<\/p>\n

They are former champions, but that won\u2019t count for us. The right mentality and physic will play a key role for us on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Zvishavane-based club had a slow start that saw them fall behind Ngezi Platinum Stars and Highlanders.<\/p>\n

On the PSL standings, FC Platinum are in fourth position with 21 points on their tally.<\/p>\n

Ngezi Platinum Stars lead the back with 23 points, while Highlanders and Chicken Inn follow, respectively.<\/p>\n

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