CAF Confederation Cup: Platinum Stars delay arrival in Uganda

CAF Confederation Cup (1^st Round, 1^st Leg):

• Saturday, 11^th March 2017
• Vipers (Uganda) Vs Platinum Stars (South Afroca) – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
  
• 10,000 (Ordinary) & 30,000 (VIP)

Vipers opponents in the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup, Platinum Stars will jet into the country on Friday night, hours to the match set to be played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

It has been confirmed that the 32 man delegation will set foot at  Entebbe International Airport by 7:00 pm aboard South African Airlines.

Dikwena will depart today to play on Saturday and return on Sunday. In time for preparation of the Nedbank last 32 match against Amazulu FC.

— Platinum Stars (@PlatinumStarsFC) March 10, 2017

The club’s General manager Senzo Mazingiza is the head of delegation.

There are 11 support team officials and three professional players.

The Namibian duo of Henrico Botes and Benson Shilongo are joined by Gerald Phiri Junior from Malawi.

Meanwhile, Vipers is set to conduct their final training session at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende under closed doors.

Platinum Stars full delegation

Players: Mbongemi Mzimela, Sphamandha Mlilo, Siyabonga Zulu, Willen Mwedihaga, Vuyo Mere, Enocent Mkhabela, Tintswalo Tshabala, Sibusiso Msomi, Ryan de Jongh, Gerald Phiri Junior, Bongi Ntuli, Henrico Botes, Benson Shilongo, Cyril Chibwe, Siboniso Gumede, Rueben Thebakang, Solomon Mathe and Charles Baloyi.

Officials

Technical Staff: Calvin Johnson (Head coach), William Jackson (Assistant Coach), Stephen Ekakala(Goal Keeping coach).

Other Officials: Senzo Mazingiza(General Manager), Malebo Mogomotsi(Club Admin), Brian Phetoane (Kits manager), Rodney Ntshavheri (Assistant kits manager), Godfrey Sepuru(Physiotherapist), Sbu Mahlangu(Fitness trainer), Ntlopu Mogoru(Team Doctor), Tebogo Mochadibane(Public relations and Media affairs)

Support Staff: Hosea Ramphekwa, Tsepo Mahuma, Zami Mbatha