Canadians arrive at Bosso for trials HIGHLANDERS scored a major diplomatic coup when yesterday two Canadian soccer players arrived to undergo trials with the club this week. Philippe Bannioult, a striker and goalkeeper Jean-Felix Legault-Lemieux arrived by coach from South Africa. The deal was brokered by Canada-based Highlanders member Isaac Mbedzi who owns First Mobile Academy. “I have come here to learn. It will be a bonus if I secure a contract. I have been here for a few hours and I have found the atmosphere, climate and the people very hospitable,” said Bannioult. “Zimbabwe is a nice place to be and I am looking forward to meeting all at Highlanders and working hard to learn and impress for a contract. “I have heard a lot about the club from coach Mbedzi and am looking forward to my stay here. It is quite peaceful unlike the hassle and bustle of Montreal (Canada) where I live.” His countryman Legault-Lemieux has a better appreciation of Africa and Zimbabwe football. “I have heard so much about Bruce (Grobbelaar), he is one of the finest goalkeepers ever to play football. “I know he is from here and that he played for Highlanders. It is encouraging to want to follow his footsteps and start where he began. “Bruce is known internationally and his name is big in Canada where he lives,” said the aspiring goalkeeper who is only 19.”
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 05:16:13 +0000
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