Aristica dares Dynamos to challenge Hardrock on Khama Billiat chase

Dynamos head coach Aristica Cioaba has thrown down the gauntlet to the club’s hierarchy, insisting the Glamour Boys must sign proven quality, including Khama Billiat, if they are to challenge for the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title next season.

Cioaba made the bold call after Dynamos strengthened their grip on fourth place with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manica Diamonds at the weekend.

The Harare giants moved to 55 points with the win and could seal fourth spot with a positive result in their final match of the season after the international break.

But for Cioaba, finishing fourth is not enough. The Romanian tactician believes Dynamos need a serious injection of quality to close the gap on the champions and mount a genuine title challenge in 2027.

Dynamos FC coach Aristică Cioabă addressing the press

ARISTICA WANTS MORE FIREPOWER AT DYNAMOS

Speaking after the win over Manica Diamonds, Cioaba did not hide his transfer wishlist, naming three of the league’s biggest stars.

“To win the league, I would like to bring quality players like Prince Dube from Hardrock, Khama Billiat from Scottland FC and Ishmael Wadi from CAPS United to add to this current group. I would also like two quality players from Brazil,” said Cioaba.

“But to bring all these quality players you have to pay money.” The mention of Billiat is set to dominate the off-season talk. The former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns star remains one of the most decorated players in the domestic league, and his experience at Scottland has only underlined his enduring quality.

Dube, who has been in red-hot form for Hardrock, is also seen as a key target, while Wadi’s pace and goals at CAPS United have made him one of the most sought-after attackers in the country.

Cioaba’s comments come as Dynamos begin planning for next season, with recruitment now firmly on the agenda. The coach is adamant that the current squad, while competitive, needs star power to compete at the top.

The challenge is now on the Dynamos executive to back their coach in the transfer market. Without investment, Cioaba warns, the Glamour Boys will remain also-rans. For the Dynamos faithful, the message is clear, to beat the best, you must sign the best.

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