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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Mighty Mukuru Wanderers President Thom Mpinganjira has asked for the Airtel Top 8 Cup as his reward for investing in the team. Mpinganjira made the call at the team\u2019s clubhouse Wednesday ahead of a crunching final tie against defending champions and bitter rivals Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The influential business magnate advised the players to cut social engagements with fans and directors ahead of the showdown. \u201cRunning football is expensive. Despite the sponsorship from Mukuru, I am still supporting the team. You can only pay back by winning the cup. If you make me smile on Saturday, I will make you smile too. We have a terrific squad and we are yet to concede a goal in the cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore, what can stop us from winning the cup? I advise you to stop doubting and start believing in yourself. As players, I want you to cut any communication with the fans and directors, including myself. It is time for you to concentrate on the task at hand. Also refrain from bad habits such as running away from camp and beer drinking,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mpinganjira asked the team\u2019s supporters to behave so that he should not withdraw his support. \u201cMukuru is a huge brand. They don\u2019t want to be associated with negative publicity. We are spending a lot of money on paying fines and yet all those punishments could have been avoided and the money spent on players,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Wanderers Coach Mark Harrison said the match is an opportunity for players to make history. \u201cYou should not engage with anyone, including the supporters and directors. We can only effect what we control. We control our environment here. I trust you all. Whoever starts the game on Saturday and whoever finishes, I trust you all.<\/p>\n

Whoever starts the game on Saturday and whoever finishes, I trust you all,\u201d Harrison said. Wanderers captain Alfred Manyozo Junior said time was ripe to repay Mpinganjira and Mukuru.<\/p>\n

\u201cI should not talk now. Let\u2019s speak after the match on Saturday,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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