Frank Makarati Braces for Emotional Return Against Former Club Dynamos
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Frank Makarati, the former Dynamos FC captain, will face his old club for the first time since departing in December 2024 when his new team, Tel One FC, clashes with the Harare giants at Rufaro Stadium this Saturday. The 31-year-old defender, a 2023 Soccer Star of the Year finalist during his time at Dynamos, acknowledged the emotional weight of the encounter but stressed his commitment to Tel One.
“It’s going to be emotional, but I’m here to do a job for my new team. I know the Dynamos fans will bring intensity, but I’m prepared,” Makarati told Bindura Eye.
Tel One arrives in Harare buoyed by a 4-1 victory over Triangle United, a stark contrast to their 2-1 season-opening loss to Herentals. Makarati, now a key figure in Tel One’s defence, expressed confidence in his squad’s momentum:
“Last week’s win showed our progress. We’re focused on another positive result.”
Dynamos, meanwhile, seek their first goal of the 2025 Castle Lager Premiership season after two consecutive goalless draws against ZPC Kariba and Herentals. Despite their scoring struggles, the team’s defence remains unbreached, a silver lining for coach Tonderai Ndiraya.
The match highlights the fluidity of player loyalties in Zimbabwean football, with Makarati’s return underscoring the competitive dynamics between established clubs and rising teams like Tel One. For fans in Mashonaland Central, the fixture offers a chance to rally behind a local employer-linked side challenging one of the league’s traditional powerhouses.
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