With Khama Billiat yet to make his official debut for his new side, Scottland FC, his manager has now revealed why the Zimbabwean star hasn't featured so far.
Billiat was one of Scottland's marquee signings, having joined the club on a free transfer after spending one season with Yadah FC in 2024.
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Scottland are newcomers to the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League, having been promoted from the second tier at the end of last season.
It is no secret that Scottland are financially well off, thanks to several lucrative partnerships and sponsors that the club has secured.
However, in the opening weekend of the 2025 season, their most high-profile star, Billiat, was absent during their 1-0 victory over fellow newly promoted team Triangle United FC.
Scottland head coach Tonderai Ndiraya has now revealed that Billiat has not been feeling well, although he has recovered from an injury sustained in pre-season.
"Khama Billiat hasn't been too well, but I am glad that he is back in training with the team, and he is also a strong contender for a place in the team for Sunday [against CAPS United]," said Ndiraya, according to The Herald.
He added: "We are so excited that almost everyone is available for selection, and we are spoilt for choice in terms of team selection.
"Scottland played its first-ever [Premier Soccer League] match last weekend, meaning that they are the youngest team in the league if you compare all the teams in the competition.
"I think the issue here is about the investment that Scottland, or the owner of the team, has put in. But does that make Scottland a big team?
"It's a question for another day, but Scottland is a very small team in the league, a team that brought in a number of stars to start their campaign on a very strong footing.
"And if you ask me, we did that last weekend. What we wanted was a good result; we got three points, and we move on. We are looking forward to the next game."
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