Hardrock FC Intensify PSL Readiness with Botswana Camp

Newly promoted Premier Soccer League outfit Hardrock FC have taken their pre-season build-up a notch higher after confirming a two-week training camp in Botswana ahead of the forthcoming campaign.

The Kwekwe-based side is expected to depart Zimbabwe on Monday, February 9, before returning on February 23, as part of a rigorous programme aimed at sharpening the squad for top-flight football.

Hardrock FC become the third Zimbabwean club to seek competitive preparation across the border, following in the footsteps of reigning champions Simba Bhora and Ngezi Platinum Stars, who have also previously held camps in Botswana.

During their stay, the club plans to engage in several friendly encounters against Botswana Premier League opposition, with three top-tier teams lined up, although official confirmation of the fixtures is still pending.

Since securing promotion from the Central Region Soccer League, Hardrock have been highly active on the transfer front, embarking on an ambitious recruitment drive to ensure they are competitive at PSL level.

The club is under the technical direction of experienced coach Kelvin Kaindu, formerly of Dynamos and Highlanders, and is believed to have splashed more than US$100,000 on player acquisitions.

Their reinforced squad includes notable local talents such as Donald Mudadi, Junior Makunike, Munashe Bamara, Warriors shot-stopper Martin Mapisa, and reigning Soccer Star of the Year Washington Navaya.

While the club has remained tight-lipped about specific targets for the season, signs point to a side eager to compete with the league’s heavyweights, including defending champions Scotland FC, who dominated headlines with their spending power during their debut season.

Off the pitch, Hardrock FC enjoy a significant edge in infrastructure, standing out as the only domestic club with a privately owned stadium. The newly built Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe is expected to be officially opened ahead of the 2026 PSL season.