Hardrock Snaps Up Edgar Tapera as Team Manager and Psychologist

Hardrock Football Club are understood to have moved swiftly to secure the services of Intellectual Edgar Tapera, who has been snatched from his current professional commitments to take up a dual role as team manager and team psychologist with immediate effect.

Sources close to the club indicate that Tapera’s appointment is part of a broader restructuring exercise at Hardrock, as the club seeks to strengthen its technical and administrative setup ahead of upcoming competitions. The move is believed to have been finalised after Hardrock tabled an offer that proved too attractive to turn down.

Tapera is no stranger to the local football scene. A former defender, he previously turned out for Harare City, Ngezi Platinum Stars, Manica Diamonds and SimbA Bhora, earning a reputation as a disciplined and intelligent player during his playing days. His deep understanding of the game, combined with his leadership qualities, is expected to add significant value to Hardrock’s dressing room and overall team culture.

Off the field, Tapera has been working as a human resources payroll officer at the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), a role he has held alongside his continued involvement in football. However, indications are that the Hardrock proposal, which comes with expanded responsibilities and long-term prospects, was simply too lucrative to ignore.

In addition to his duties at the club, Tapera is also believed to be set to play a key role at Gold Metal Investment, the company that bankrolls Hardrock. His involvement is expected to extend beyond football operations, potentially contributing to organisational and human capital development within the company.

While Hardrock are yet to make an official announcement, the anticipated appointment signals serious intent from the club as they continue to professionalise their structures and compete at a higher level. Tapera’s blend of football experience and corporate expertise is widely seen as a strategic acquisition that could have a lasting impact both on and off the pitch.