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Highlanders' strike force worst in history
HIGHLANDERS Football Club this year scored the least number of goals in a Premier Soccer League (PSL) season in which they found the target 24 times in 34 matches.This was the worst strike rat...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Brito is brewing something beautiful at Highlanders
SOMETHING is brewing at Highlanders and the brew master is Portuguese expatriate Baltermar Brito who has so far not only proved to have a good eye for the finest ingredients but a brewmaster of the hi...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso bag 3 easy points
Highlanders 3 - 0 YadahHIGHLANDERS moved a place up the ladder into 10th place in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match following an easy victory against Yadah in front of their vocif...Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs open season with controversial victory
Bulawayo Chiefs 1 - 0 TriangleTRIANGLE coach Taurai Mangwiro called his players off the pitch in the 89th minute, to calm them, as they charged at referee Prince Mathumo for denying them a p...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 05:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, Bosso in relegation zone
Bulawayo Chiefs 2 - 1 Yadah FCBULAWAYO Chiefs were handed their sixth successive loss in the 2019 Castle Lager Premiership season after going down to Yadah FC in a five-goal thriller here ye...Published: 05 May 2019 at 14:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chapungu, Yadah survive relegation
AIRFORCE side Chapungu and Yadah Stars secured their place in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) for the next season after they played out a goalless draw at Ascot Stadium yesterday....Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare relegation woes mount
Ngezi Platinum Stars closed the gap on top following a 2-1 victory over CAPS United in a match played at Baobab Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.Madamburo are now two points behind leaders FC Pl...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 16:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso fringe players get chance
HIGHLANDERS will field fringe players for their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter against Yadah at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow.After seeing his charges putting up a gallant fight...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 23:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso thirsty for Chibuku
Highlanders 2 -1 Yadah HIGHLANDERS staged a dramatic comeback, scoring two goals inside 14 minutes to storm into the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday. St...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madinda frets over fatigue
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu says signs of fatigue are still showing in his squad following the draining trip that took them to Rusape via Mutare then Harare and Kariba last week to fulfil two Cas...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Bosso rebuilding programme taking shape'
HIGHLANDERS' dream of building a formidable side that will compete for honours in coming seasons is becoming a reality under head coach and legend Madinda Ndlovu, the club has said.Having part...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ralph Matema inspires Yadah
Bulawayo City 3 - 3 Yadah VETERAN striker, Ralph Matema inspired visiting Yadah to a stunning comeback as he provided two assists and scored the third to share the spoils with Bulawayo City ...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Yadah push Takaringofa to the brink
Yadah 1 - 0 Mutare CityYadah picked their third win of the season and condemned Mutare City Rovers to their seventh defeat and their coach Joseph Takaringofa closer to the exit door in a Castle La...Published: 25 May 2018 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso confuse Madinda
Yadah Stars 0 - 0 HighlandersHIGHLANDERS mentor Madinda Ndlovu said he could not recognise the team that was held to a goalless draw by Yadah Stars at the National Sports Stadium yesterday....Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madinda targets more youngsters
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu has identified three players from the club's developmental side, Bosso 90, to rope into the senior team during the mid-season transfer window in July as the Bulawayo f...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso legends praise Madinda
After a lot of scepticism during the off-season, Bulawayo giants Highlanders have been able to mount a serious revival in the first five games under new coach Madinda Ndlovu.The Bosso legend's...Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Litmus test for Madinda's ECD class
Five matches, four wins and a single draw while conceding just once has given Bulawayo giants Highlanders an almost perfect start to this year's Castle Lager Premiership season.But Sunday's Bu...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZPC 'boycotts' season opener
The opening day of the 2018 Castle Lager Premiership was marred by confusion yesterday after ZPC Kariba refused to travel to Harare for their match against reigning champions FC Platinum which was sch...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 09:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ralph Matema resurfaces at Yadah
FORMER Highlanders striker Ralph Matema has resurfaced at Yadah FC after signing a contract with the Walter Magaya-financed team.The veteran striker was one of the senior players released from...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 06:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ariel comes full circle at Bosso
MADINDA Ndlovu was in his first stint as Highlanders head coach when goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda made his senior bow for the Bulawayo football giants in 2009 after graduating from the team's development ...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders out of championship race this year
BULAWAYO - Veteran football administrator Ndumiso Gumede has ruled the Bulawayo giants Highlanders out of this year's championship race saying the newly assembled youthful side probably needs time to ...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 12:11hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Madinda predicts bright Bosso future
Highlanders coach Mandinda Ndlovu is convinced his youthful side can only get better as they continue with their preparations ahead of the new season.Ndlovu, who was tasked to guide the club b...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 16:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare rekindle rivalry in ZNA final
FACT: A blockbuster tie beckons on Sunday when Zimbabwe's sworn football nemesis Highlanders and Dynamos renew their rivalry in the Zimbabwe National Army Charities final match that will be played at ...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 05:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madinda wants a striker
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu is hunting for an experienced striker to lead the frontline of an almost completely brand new squad for the 2018 Castle Lager Premiership season.Ndlovu has bee...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Madinda defends Mudzingwa exit
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu has defended his decision to kick out Erick Mudzingwa and other senior players at the Bulawayo football giants, saying it's time to give young players a chance to show...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madinda mixes youth, experience
NEW Highlanders coach Madinda Ndlovu has invited three established Premiership players to train with his side as he aims to add experience to his youthful side.Having done away with old horses...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madinda turns Bosso to old ways
NEW Highlanders' coach Madinda Ndlovu says he is returning the club to its old way of promoting players from the juniors instead of going to the market.In his first interview as Bosso head coa...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 06:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mudzingwa, Munawa not spent forces'
THE jettisoning of former Highlanders captain and loyal son Erick Mudzingwa as well as Simon Munawa have sparked an outrage from Bosso fans who feel the team cannot just rely on youngsters still wet b...Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 11:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Axed Bosso players demand outstanding dues
AXED senior Highlanders players who were dropped by coach Madinda Ndlovu in his new-look and younger squad have reportedly approached the Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) in a bid to recover money ...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No trials at Bosso as junior policy wins
HIGHLANDERS will not be holding any pre-season trials for the first time in years after deciding to rely on players from their junior structures.Bosso, now under their legendary former player ...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 05:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madinda assembles young squad
A 27-MEMBER youthful Highlanders squad has embarked on a two-week training camp outside Bulawayo as new head coach Madinda Ndlovu starts preparations for the 2018 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League se...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso finish sixth
Highlanders 1 - 1 Caps United HIGHLANDERS coach, Erol Akbay, might have wished to bid farewell to his side and legion of fans with a win but he was content with a stalemate against former champion...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutuma miracle for Yadah
Yadah Stars 2 - 1 HighlandersRODRECK MUTUMA, the self-styled Prince of domestic football, chose the biggest game for his latest club, Yadah Stars, to score a golden goal against Highlanders at Ruf...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Controversial goal gives Bosso win
Highlanders 1 – 0 How MineA "SOFT" penalty awarded to Highlanders on the stroke of fulltime almost caused the abandonment of yesterday's Bulawayo derby after How Mine coach Kelvin Kaindu cal...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso players call off strike
HIGHLANDERS players called off their strike after a meeting with the club's board chairman Mgcini Nkolomi and members of the executive committee.The players had been on strike since Tuesday pr...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 05:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso strike enters day 4
THE Highlanders' executive has instructed head coach Erol Akbay to replace the teams' captains following a players' strike over unpaid winning bonuses.The captaincy of trio of Erick Mudzingwa,...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 04:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's costly business
HIGHLANDERS seem to have suffered greatly by selling striker Prince Dube mid-season when they needed him to push for the title.It was a similar case with the way they sold Knox Mutizwa and Bru...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso massacred in Harare
Caps United 3-1 HighlandersDOMINIC Chungwa put his nose ahead in the race for the Golden Boot when he struck a brace in Caps United's thumping win over Highlanders at the National Sports Stadium l...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso take on Caps United
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League champions Caps United have promised Highlanders a good run for their money when they face off in a rescheduled fixture at the National Sports Stadium tonight....Published: 26 Oct 2017 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso revival in a screeching halt
Highlanders 1 - 2 FC Platinum HIGHLANDERS' revival came to a screeching halt when they surrendered a 1-goal lead, falling to championship chasing FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premiership match at...Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Highlanders ready for Platinum challenge
HIGHLANDERS have set their sights on derailing FC Platinum's Premiership hopes when they face off at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow.With Premiership games coming thick and fast, Bosso - who ar...Published: 14 Oct 2017 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Akbay not happy with Bosso fans
EROL Akbay was not a very happy man last Sunday despite destroying title chasing Chicken Inn in a thriller at Barbourfields.It was a match made in heaven and fans who chose to stay at home mis...Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso grills Chicken Inn
Chicken Inn 0-4 HighlandersCHICKEN Inn suffered their biggest defeat in their seven Premier Soccer League seasons when they were clobbered 0-4 by fading Bulawayo giants Highlanders at Ba...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PSL results, Bosso wallop Chicken Inn
Chicken Inn 0 - 4 Highlanders59' Goal!!! Massacre at Barbourfields, Ralph Matema makes it FOUR for Bosso53' Goal!!! Simon Munawa makes it THREE for Highlanders52' Goal!!! Godfr...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 19:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso in horrific performance
Highlanders 0-0 Bantu RoversHIGHLANDERS' winless run in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League stretched to seven consecutive games following yesterday's horrific performance in their goalless...Published: 29 Sep 2017 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso knocked out of Chibuku Cup
Highlanders 1-2 Harare CityAN 18th minute pitch invasion by Harare City supporters yesterday marred an otherwise entertaining Chibuku Super Cup first round match at Mandava Stadium that ended ...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mudyambanje eyes Bosso post
FORMER Highlanders striker Tobias Mudyambanje is reportedly one of the three coaches who applied for the vacant post of assistant coach at the Bulawayo giants.The position was left vacant foll...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Highlanders executive lied to me,' says Akbay
Highlanders 0 - 1 Chapungu UnitedHIGHLANDERS' coach Erol Akbay yesterday accused the Bulawayo giants' executive of lying to him that the club had money to buy quality players before the start ...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso host Chapungu at Hartsfield Grounds
WANTAWAY Erol Akbay has his work cut out for him when his stumbling Highlanders welcome Gweru airmen, Chapungu at Hartsfield Grounds tomorrow.With pressure from fans for his immediate removal ...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 19:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso executive 'dictates' team selection
THE Highlanders executive can no longer cope with boundaries within the club amid revelations that Bosso's powers-that-be have demanded to see the team's technical team field a host of youngsters in t...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 17:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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