Thole, Nyasulu shine on debuts in Zimbabwe

Flames goalkeeper, William Thole, and defender Nickson Nyasulu, made impressice debuts to mark their professional career in Zimbabwe after helping their respective teams earn a point on their opening match of the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe.

Defending champions, Simba Bhora, hosted FC Platinum on Saturday afternoon and the hosts had newly signed Thole on the goals and made brilliant saves for deny Platinum in the game.

However, Nickson Nyasulu earned praises with his brilliant performance as he played full match for Platinum and managed to come out with a cleansheet too in the match.

Forward, Vincent Nyangulu came in on 62nd minute for Platinum to make his debut while Precious Phiri was left on the bench for Platinum in the same match.

In another match, Mark Fodya, was not in the match day squad as Manica Diamonds claimed their first win of the season to beat Yada FC 1-0 on Saturday.