Zimbabwe: Nengomasha against CAPS United complacency

Drawing from loads of his experience with Kaizer Chiefs, CAPS United team manager Tinashe Nengomasha has warned the high-flying Zimbabwean club to avoid the trap of complacency.

The impact of the 2003 South Africa’s Players Player of the Year on the Harare team also called Makepekepe has been huge. Under head coach Takesure Chiragwi, they have won three consecutive Castel Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) games to emerge as early championship material.

Chiragwi’s men opened the 2026 Castle Lager PSL season with a 2-1 victory over Agama FC before overcoming Herentals College FC and Triangle United by 1-0 margins and lead the log table.

Nengomasha part of CAPS United winning machine

Realising how such an impressive start can drive CAPS United players into the comfort zone, Nengomasha, according to the club’s statement, stepped in with a caution.

The former Warriors star urged the team to maintain their focus and determination, as the more they win games, the more they become the team to beat.

“Every day we become the team to beat, so let us no lose our wheels when facing the opponent, it needs only 90min to dominate and make history,” Nengomasha said.

The 43-year-old is better placed to offer advice to the Harare-based team. He experienced the highs and lows in his hugely successful career with Amakhosi and Bidvest Wits FC in South Africa.

Why Nengomasha is better placed to offer CAPS United advice

Nengomasha carved out a reputation as one of the best defensive midfielders for club and country at his peak in South Africa’s PSL, before he called it time and retreated home to venture into management.

While most footballers transition into coaching after retiring, the former Warriors midfielder opted for a different route of a team manager. His first job was with Ngezi Platinum FC in Zimbabwe before he relocated to CAPS United at the start of the season.