Game-On Reporter
FORMER Dynamos star midfielder, Ronald “Gidiza” Sibanda has returned to the Glamour Boys in a different capacity.
The 48-year-old Sibanda has been appointed Dynamos team manager, taking over from Bernard Marriot’s son, Harriot.
Sibanda played CAF Champions League football at DeMbare in 1999 and was also part of Zimbabwe’s history making squad that qualified for the 2004 and 2006 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
“Dynamos Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of our former midfielder Ronald “Gidiza” Sibanda as the Glamour Boys’ new Team Manager for the 2025 season.
“As an accomplished former professional footballer with wealth of experience, the Club believes Gidiza’s appointment will help shore up our technical team.
“Gidiza has over 50 international caps with the Warriors and was part of Zimbabwe’s history making squad that qualified for the 2004 and 2006 Africa Cup of Nations finals,” wrote Dynamos.
Sibanda made his name at Zimbabwe Saints where he earned the moniker “Gidiza” before moving to Dynamos.
He also played for Amazulu and Njube Sundowns in Bulawayo.
“He is regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s best midfielders of all time and commands a lot of respect for the service he gave to the local game.
“Previously, Gidiza held a similar role at former top flight side Bulawayo City and we believe he will be a valuable asset in the Glamour Boys set-up,” wrote Dynamos.
The Harare giants have also announced the appointment of former Golden Eagles coach Mark Mathe as Lloyd Chigowe’s assistant.
“In the same breath, the Head Coach Lloyd “MaBlanyo” Chigowe has roped in Mark Mathe to be his First Assistant Coach.
“It is the Club’s ambition to see the Glamour Boys challenge for every title we compete for and have faith in Mathe’s experience will help us achieve our goals.
“The 49-year-old has valuable expertise having previously coached Chicken Inn, Bulawayo Chiefs, Highlanders, Harare City, CAPS United and Golden Eagles.
“Mathe recently left Mozambican side UD Songo FC where he was serving in a similar capacity. The Club would like to congratulate both Gidiza and Mathe on their appointments and wish them best of luck in their new roles.”
