9 goals in 2 matches: Kelvin Kaindu keeps feet on ground

Hardrock FC has been ruthless. They have scored a combined nine goals in their last two matches against FC Hunters and TelOne FC.

But coach, Kelvin Kaindu, has maintained a calm demeanor as they rise in the PSL, urging his squad to embrace the ‘huge privilege’ of being in top contention rather than buckling under pressure, following key wins that have kept them with a good record.

While so much attention has been on Harare-based teams, Caps United and Scottland FC, Hardrock has been capping their maiden PSL campaign with a bumper harvest in terms of goals.

Second on the table, with one point behind Caps United who have 25 points, the Golden Boys have been moving swift and silent like a midnight train.

ITS TOO EARLY FOR US SAYS KAINDU

Coach Kaindu has transformed his squad into an unpredictable beast in the PSL, a remarkable feat for a team in its maiden season. 

“Honestly, it’s too early for us [to talk about the PSL title]. We are not even thinking about it. We want to take every game as it comes. We are a newly promoted side. There are big teams already in the race.

“For us, it’s an advantage if we’re picking up points slowly and also improving our ability to score. And today we kept a clean sheet, which is also good for us,” Kaindu said.

Hardrock FC squad. Picture by Hardrock FC/Facebook

Hardrock have only suffered one defeat against Caps United at Rufaro stadium. They are yet to taste defeat at their fortress, Chahwanda Stadium.

KAINDU CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC AHEAD OF BOSSO’S CLASH ON WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday, the Golden Boys host Highlanders and Kaindu, a former Bosso mentor himself, is cautiously optimistic.

“It’s going to be, most of the time, a psychological game. When we went to play against Manica, we heard that they are not training. It really affects your planning in terms of mental strength regarding your team and your players,” Kaindu said.

“Psychologically, they feel – or we feel – we’re playing a team that’s on strike or not training; we don’t know what they are doing behind closed doors, and that could probably be our biggest problem.

“But if we’re able to manage it – maybe learn from the Manica game – and just focus on the fact that there should be a team that’s training or that we’re going to play against, I think it will be better for us.”

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