Finia makes winning debut for DeMbare, aiming higher

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‎Idrissou Nfor Finia’s Zimbabwean debut was a resounding success, keeping a clean sheet in Dynamos’ 2-0 victory over Bulawayo Chiefs in a Week 3 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter played yesterday at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo.
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‎The highly rated goalkeeper, signed from Colombe Sportive FC, which plays in the Cameroon Elite One league, made a strong start between the sticks as Dembare emerged victorious yesterday.
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The ‘Mr Clean Sheet’ nickname, earned in Cameroon, seems to be travelling with him.
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‎In an exclusive interview with Fanzone, Finia expressed his delight, saying, “I’m very excited and happy, I think the result we had today is the work of me and my teammates. It is a privilege for me to play my first game here in Zimbabwe.”
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‎Finia, who won the golden glove award in Cameroon for two consecutive seasons, is eager to replicate his success in Zimbabwe.
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As he puts it, “With this season in Zimbabwe, Dynamos is a big team here, so I think coming in, people will get to know who I am because I’m used to clean sheets, in Cameroon they call me Mr Clean Sheet.”
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‎Attributing his past success to hard work, Finia is focused on new challenges with the Harare giants. “It is all about hard work, last season with my club in Cameroon I broke the record for the most clean sheets in the league, so I was nominated as the best goalkeeper, but that was in my country, now in Zimbabwe this is a new challenge so I have to keep up working hard to make sure that the same thing I did in my country I should perform here in Zimbabwe,” he explained.
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‎Dembare supporters swarmed Finia after the game, showing their appreciation, and in response, he said, “I want to thank all the supporters for their encouragement, that’s what pushes us so I really appreciate the supporters, I am very grateful for the warm welcome,” added Finia.