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The highly anticipated Harare Derby between Dynamos and CAPS United is set to take place this Sunday at Rufaro Stadium, with both teams fighting for survival in the Premier Soccer League.

The match promises to be intense, with Dynamos currently sitting 16th and CAPS United 13th, just a few points apart.

Interestingly, both teams are led by Zambian coaches, with Kelvin Kaindu at the helm of Dynamos and Ian Bakala leading CAPS United.

Kaindu has been credited with reviving Dynamos, transforming the club from a team struggling towards Division One to a competitive force.

Bakala, on the other hand, has a reputation for beating top teams, with victories over Highlanders, FC Platinum, and Scottland.

CAPS United is set to unveil a major sponsorship deal with an Eswatini bank, which will take effect next season.

The sponsors have expressed confidence in the team’s ability to secure a spot in the Premier Soccer League next season, saying, “We have to fight, it is not going to be an easy match, but we have to fight and we have to win the match and get out of the relegation.”

This deal is expected to provide crucial financial muscle to the team.

CAPS United’s Tanaka Shandirwa has praised the team’s preparation, saying, “We have been getting enough support from the leadership and our coaches are doing the best they can for us to see the bigger picture.”

Shandirwa’s experience will be crucial in this high-stakes match.

Dynamos’ Denver Mukamba has a unique history with both teams, having played for and scored against CAPS United in the Harare Derby.

Mukamba’s experience and determination will be vital for Dynamos’ survival.

The match has serious consequences for the losing team, with both Dynamos and CAPS United fighting to avoid relegation.

A win would be crucial for both teams, and the pressure is expected to be intense.

As Dynamos coach Kelvin Kaindu noted, “The derby has come at a very difficult time, where both teams are in unfamiliar positions and fighting to avoid relegation.”

The outcome of this match will likely determine the fate of both teams in the league.