CAPS United F.C.

Caps United F.C. is a Zimbabwean football club based in Harare. Formed in 1973, the team rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s.Used to be nicknamed Manchester Road Boys because of their former address. Its nickname is "Makepekepe" or the Green Machine.

CAPS United
Full nameCentral African Pharmaceutical Society United Football Club
Nickname(s)Makepekepe, Green Machine, Kepekepe Bhora, Madzetse
Founded1973 (1973)
GroundNational Sports Stadium (Zimbabwe), Harare
Capacity80,000
ChairmanDr. Lewis Uriri.
ManagerDarlington Dodo
LeagueCastle Lager Premier Soccer League
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History

Popularly known as the Cup Kings or Makepekepe for their dominance in most cup tournaments. It is Harare's second most popular team after their rivals Dynamos F.C. whom they call their fans Madzvinyu (Lizards). But the team have few trophies than Dynamos. Caps United is a team that has produced some of the country's best players and legends including Shaky Tauro, Brenna Msiska, only to name a few.

Steven Kwashi won the 1996 championship. Charles Mhlauri took over in 2004 and won back to back championships. In 2004 they won the league in style losing only one game the whole season, a 3–4 home defeat to Highlanders in a thrilling game at the National Sports Stadium.

On 30 August 2010; Lloyd Chitembwe's 20-month stint as Caps United's head coach ended when he left the Green Machine after his contract was terminated by mutual consent, following a poor run of results that has torched a rebellion among the club's fans.[1]

On 12 January 2012 Sean Connor[2] was appointed manager, the Northern Irishman had previously managed Sligo Rovers, Bohemians and Galway United in the League of Ireland, leading Galway United on the worst season in their history with a record run of defeats[3] and relegation to the League of Ireland First Division (though the club withdrew from the league before they could take their place).

The club has a strong rivalry with Dynamos, their games, Harare derby, attract huge crowds . They do have another rivalry with Bulawayo side Highlanders, the matches between these two giants have been dubbed the Battle of the Cities. These matches in the past have been associated with violence. In 2004 season their match at Barbourfields stadium vs Highlanders was abandoned due to crowd trouble in the 88th minute after Caps United came from 3–1 down to level 3–3.

Crest
  • Former logo
  • Present logo

Management
  • Manager: Lloyd Chitembwe
  • Assistant Manager: Mark Mathe
  • Assistant Manager: Fungai "Tostao" Kwashi

Honours
  • BP Cup:4
1996;1997;1998/99:2002
1979, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2016
  • Castle cup, ZIFA cup, CBZ: 9
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983,1989, 1992, 1997,2004, 2008
1992, 1993, 1996, 1997
  • Zimbabwean Charity Shield: 2
1996; 2017
  • Zambezi Challenge Cup - Malawi: 1
2014

Performance in CAF competitions
1997 – third Round
2005 – Second Round
2006 – disqualified in Second Round
2017 – Group Stages
2009 – First Round
2010 – Second Round of 16
1993 – withdrew in First Round
1994 – disqualified in First Round
1998 – withdrew in First Round
  • CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 4 appearances
1981 – Second Round
1982 – Quarter-finals
1983 – Quarter-finals
1988 – First Round

Current squad

[4][5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— CB  ZIM Dennis Dauda
— GK  ZIM Joram Muchambo
— DF  ZIM Zvikomborero Biseki
— DF  ZIM Devon Chafa
— DF  ZIM Tongai Mangwendere
— LB  ZIM Ronald Pfumbidzai
— CB  ZIM Justice Jangano
— MF  ZIM Crispen Machisi
— MF  ZIM Joel Ngodzo
— GK  ZIM Joram Muchambo
— DF  ZIM Hardlife Zvirekwi
— RB  ZIM Valentine Musarurwa
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF  ZIM Devon Chafa
— DF  ZIM Kudzai Nyamupfukudza
— MF  ZIM Moses Muchenje
— CB  ZIM Carlton Mudzambwa
— RW  ZIM Phineas Bhamusi
— MF  ZIM Brian Amidu
— FW  ZIM Amon Kambanje
— FW  ZIM Dominic Chungwa
— FW  ZIM Leonard Tsipa
— GK  ZIM Edmore Sibanda
— LW  ZIM Tafadzwa Rusike

Managers
  • Sarupinda [wasu] zim
  • Ashton Nyazika [zim]
  • Lovemore Nyabeza [zim]
  • Freddie Mukwesha [zim]
  • Nti Bihene Bonzu [Ghana]
  • Shaky Tauro [zim]
  • Kabole [Zambia]
  • Mafemba [zim]
  • Friday Phiri [zim]
  • Steve Kwashi [zim]
  • Brenna Msiska [zim]
  • Luke Masomere [zim]
  • Justin Mathuthu [zim]
  • Rahman Gumbo (2002–03)
  • Fewdays Musonda (2003)
  • Charles Mhlauri (2004–05)
  • Lloyd Chitembwe (2008–10)
  • Moses Chunga (2010–11)
  • Sean Connor (2012)
  • Mkhuphali "Mike" Masuku (2012)
  • Taurai Mangwiro (2013–14)
  • Mark Harrison (2015)
  • Lloyd Chitembwe (2015–)
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References
  1. http://www1.chronicle.co.zw/inside.aspx?sectid=11646&cat=5%5B%5D
  2. "Caps United to unveil Irishman as new coach – Nehanda Radio". 12 January 2012.
  3. "Relegation brings end to disastrous season for United – Galway City Tribune – galwaynews.ie". Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  4. "Caps United FC". FootballZone. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  5. Mashava, Dakarai (16 March 2012). "Caps Utd name squad". Daily News. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
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