Dynamos captain Frank Makarati believes “guardian angels” saved him from death when his Ford Ranger rolled over twice in Harare’s Waterfalls suburb near the Prospect intersection around midnight on Monday.
Makarati had played in Dynamos’ CAF Confederation Cup match against Orapa United in Botswana the previous day and was returning to his home in Chitungwiza with teammate Tendaishe Magwaza when the accident occurred.
DeMbare was eliminated from the tournament after a 3-1 penalty shootout loss, following a 1-0 defeat in regulation time that left the aggregate score at 1-1.
Fortunately, both players escaped with minor injuries and were taken to Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in the same suburb, where they received treatment and were later discharged.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/makarati-in-brush-with-death/">The Herald</a>, Makarati revealed that Magwaza, who lives in Budiriro, had insisted on staying at his place upon their return from Botswana. He described his teammate’s presence as “God-sent.” Said Makarati:
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I don’t recall what happened before the crash. But I firmly believe Tendaishe’s presence saved my life. It’s as if some divine force intervened.
If I were alone, it could have been fatal. Tendaishe’s angels joined forces with mine, shielding me from some terrible fate.
I strongly believe that if I was alone in that car, something terrible could have happened.
For a moment, I thought I was dead. But when your time hasn’t come, God protects you and those who depend on you.
We are more than friends, Magwaza is not a stranger to my house because he is always there, but I was surprised when he said he would go to his home the following morning.
We even joked about it and I remember telling him to go home since we were coming as far as Botswana, but he argued that he was not going to change his mind.
It is very ironic and in the end, I can only give all the glory to God because nobody knows what could have been the situation right now.
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After being discharged from the hospital, Makarati sought spiritual guidance at his church.
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Frank Makarati, captain of Dynamos, got in a bad car accident but survived with minor injuries. He thinks his teammate, Tendaishe Magwaza, saved his life. They were coming back from a soccer game in Botswana when the accident happened. Makarati believes they had "guardian angels" watching over them. He went to the hospital but was later discharged. He thinks God protected him and his friend. Makarati is thankful for his friend's presence and believes it was a miracle that they both survived the crash.

Dynamos Captain, Frank Makarati, Opens Up On Brush With Death

Dynamos captain Frank Makarati said the team is preparing for a challenging match against Botswana’s Orapa United in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup final preliminary round tie at Obert Itani Chilume Stadium on Sunday.
DeMbare enters the match with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, knowing that a draw will suffice for them to qualify for the group stages.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200032599/dembare-braced-for-big-fight">NewsDay</a>, Makarati said that the team will do everything possible to secure a positive result. He said:
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This is a match we have to win at all costs. We are prepared to leave everything on the field.
A win will mean a lot for the team and our supporters. As players, we want to play for our careers because a win will improve our CVs.
Qualifying for the group stages will also put the country back on the football map. So there is a lot at stake in this match.
Orapa are a good side, so we anticipate a tough encounter. We will have to concentrate for the whole 90 minutes because we know how dangerous they are.
We won the first match, but there is still a lot of work to do. I have been telling the boys to guard against complacency.
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Makarati added that the Glamour Boys will not sit back to defend their narrow 1-0 lead, saying such a strategy would be unwise.
Instead, they plan to take the game to the Batswana, aiming to “score a goal to finish them off.”
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Dynamos captain Makarati says the team is getting ready for a big game against Orapa United in the CAF Confederation Cup. They have a 1-0 lead from the first leg. Makarati says they need to win at all costs. If they win, it will be good for the team and their fans. They know Orapa is a strong team, so they need to stay focused. They won't just defend their lead, but will try to score more goals. They want to qualify for the next round and make their country proud.

Dynamos Ready For CAF Confederation Cup Battle - Makarati

Dynamos captain Frank Makarati said that he is disappointed after being dropped from the Warriors squad currently in Botswana for a friendly match this weekend.
Makarati, together with Highlanders’ Andrew Mbeba, were called up by the Warriors technical team headed by Baltemar Brito for the match but were later withdrawn from the squad.
The duo was sacrificed by the Warriors coaches to enable their respective clubs to fulfill the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final matches also set for the weekend.
FIFA rules state that a club is not obliged to fulfill domestic games if three or more of its players are away on international duty.
Brito and his assistants reached a compromise deal with the Premier Soccer League to sacrifice Makarati and Mbeba so that the Chibuku Super Cup matches could go ahead as scheduled.
Dynamos had three players in the squad, namely Makarati, Tanaka Shandirwa and Donald Mudadi, while Highlanders had Mbeba, Peter Muduhwa and Brighton Manhire.
Sheasham central defender Thubelihle Jubane was then called up to fill the gap that was created by the withdrawal of Makarati and Mbeba.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200017228/dembare-captain-fumes-over-warriors-snub">NewsDay</a>, Makarati, who captained the Warriors in a friendly match against Namibia earlier this month, said:
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It’s disappointing, obviously, because I want to play for the Warriors. It’s every player’s dream to play for the national team.
Playing for the national team gives a player a lot of exposure. But there is nothing I can do now, other than pick myself up and focus on my club’s next game against FC Platinum.
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The Warriors squad is currently in Botswana for an invitational match to celebrate the country’s Independence Day on 30 September.
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Warriors Coaches "Sacrifice" Dynamos Captain, Frank Makarati

Dynamos and Warriors defender Frank Makarati said that Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat should reconsider their decision to retire from international football.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200014430/loud-calls-for-musona-billiats-comeback">NewsDay</a>, the DeMbare captain said Musona and Billiat are now at the peak of their powers and the Warriors need them in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers starting in November. He said:
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I don’t know what forced them to make that decision, and we can’t force them to come back. Of course, it might be a good decision on their side, but to be honest, it’s not the best decision for the country.
Personally, I feel that the two are at the peak of their careers, and the country still needs their services.
You try to look around to see who is better than those two in their positions in the Warriors team at the moment… you won’t find any. Their talent and experience are still needed.
People might say we now need new blood in the team, but we as youngsters we need people like Musona to guide, push and motivate us.
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Argentina football legend Lionel Messi considered by some football fans to be the G.O.A.T, the greatest footballer of all time, came out of retirement to lead his country to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022.
Makarati said Musona (33) and Billiat (32) should emulate what Messi did. He said:
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Messi retired from Argentina but came back and won the World Cup for his country. Age is still on their side.
We have seen players like Pepe (40) and Christiano Ronaldo (38) playing for Portugal, while Luka Modric (37) is still going strong at Real Madrid and Croatia.
If you compare those players I have mentioned, with, for example, Musona, you will see that he is still very young and has at least three to five years of him playing for the national team.
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Billiat announced his retirement from international football in November 2021 saying he has run his race and it is time for him to pave the way for fresh talent.
Musona then announced his retirement from the Warriors in May 2022 after playing for the team since 2010, a period in which he featured 51 times and scored 24 goals.
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Warriors Still Need Musona, Billiat, Says Dynamos Captain

Frank Makarati has been named the new Dynamos captain ahead of the 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
Makarati (28), takes over from Partson Jaure, who left the Glamour Boys when his contract expired at the end of last season.
The central defender was the 2022 Soccer Star of the year runner-up. In fact, he was the only DeMbare player named among the country’s soccer stars for the 2022 season.
He will be deputised by 23-year-old Emmanuel Jalai, who joined the club in 2019, initially on a loan transfer from Aces Youth Academy.
Former Warriors defender Kevin Moyo, who recently joined “Chazunguza” from Bulawayo Chiefs, was named the second vice-captain.
Dynamos completed their preparations for the new season with a 2-0 win over second-tier club Dulivhadzimu FC in Beitbridge on Sunday.
DeMbare’s goals were scored in either half by Emanuel Paga and 19-year-old Junior Makunike.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200008445/makarati-takes-over-dynamos-captaincy">NewsDay</a> quoted Head coach Herbert Maruwa as saying they are now almost 100% prepared for the new season. Said Maruwa:
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It was a good test for us, we know the conditions here are almost similar to those in Hwange. In terms of combinations, we’re ok.
I think we’re one of the best squads this year. We need to improve on our movement in the midfield, we need to make sure that we move as quickly as possible, and we need to improve on our transitions from defence to attack.
We didn’t play our normal game (on Sunday), but we managed to get two goals and this is good for us as we round up our preparations towards our first league game against Hwange.
I think we’re almost 100% ready for the season opener and I’m happy with the team we have. I think we’ve got a good squad that is ready to compete.
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Dynamos will kick off the new campaign away to Hwange and will be on the road again in their second match to face former coach Tonderai Ndiraya’s Simba Bhora in Shamva.
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