After a long coaching career away from home Matondo, formerly attached to Zpc Kariba, TelOne and Zpc Munyati believes that its high time he makes a mark in Eastern region division one confederacy. Matondo, who had become of a midlander for the better part of his career joined new boys on the block Destiny Stars based in Mutare. The move came after his stint at power utility side ZPC Munyati dropped following reports that the company is heading for closure. In an interview with Today News Matondo showed elation on his fresh taste of the league that he never participated in regardless of the fact that its home. “For the better part of my career I have been outside of Manicaland. I had become more of a midlander looking at the team’s that I have coached. All I can say it’s good to be home.” Quizzed on his perception of Eastern region soccer league 2024 campaign Matondo said his side is not there to add numbers or become a mere placeholder but to challenge perennial league campaigners. “Look, this year is intense. For all the years that I have followed Eastern region division one soccer league this year is quite different. There is a lot of competition from perennial title contenders like Buffaloes, Tenax, Mutare City Rovers, relatively new teams like Rusitu Tigers, Fc Wangu Mazodze, Fc Hunters and teams that have been promoted. Though it’s the case we are here to set a mark and claim our rightful position.” He added,” New boys are mostly underrated when it comes to professional football but for us it’s a matter of keeping our head straight and claim maximum points on each and every encounter that we face.” Destiny Stars first outing will be at Mutare Showgrounds on Sunday 14 April 2024 as they take on Chiredzi Stars.