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Dembare beats Orapa
Orapa United 0 - 1 DynamosA late strike by substitute Valentine Kadonzvo was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Dynamos over Orapa United of Botswana in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cu...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
New Bosso signing targets trophies
Bulawayo giants Highlanders' new signing Marvin Sibanda says he wants to help the club win trophies after penning a three-year deal from US side Little Rock Rangers FC last week.Sibanda, who g...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors risk losing Brito
The Warriors risk losing coach Baltemar Brito as his contract with Zifa lapses at the end of this month.Zifa rode on Brito's contract with Highlanders which also ends on December 31 and now ha...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:07hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Madinda sacking divides opinion
HIGHLANDERS Football Club coach Baltemar Jose De Oliveira Brito's alleged decision to freeze out assistant coach Madinda Ndlovu on suspicions of sabotage have divided opinion among followers who feel ...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Detained robbery suspect claims police denied him food for three days
A robbery suspect who seized a truck from a Harare man at knife point last week has told court he was denied food and water for three days and two nights while in police custody.Mandla Mpofu, ...Published: 15 Feb 2023 at 20:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Drawsolona!
THERE are two things that have let down Highlanders in the 2021/ 2022 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign — poor conversion rate and drawing matches that they should have won.A poor ...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bosso finally break 4-year away jinx
IT was a miserable record, befitting a small club, not a giant one that is famous for winning league titles. On 32 occasions Highlanders have been on the road in the Castle Lager Premier Socce...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Caps fight for scraps
Highlanders and Caps United, two of the country's biggest teams, might be currently immersed in the mid table zone of irrelevance. Their chances of winning the league title this term seem to have long...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:09hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Bosso welcome Caps United
HIGHLANDERS, on cloud nine after making the last eight of the Chibuku Super Cup, take on Caps United as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League action resumes at the weekend, with both giants looking to im...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:48hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Bosso road woes hit 32 winless matches
Herentals 1 - 1 HighlandersBULAWAYO giants Highlanders' struggles on the road continued yesterday when a late equaliser by Herentals striker forward John Zhuwao ended hopes that Bosso had of...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso adapt to Brito's style
HIGHLANDERS want to build on their perfect start to the second-half of the season by ending a 29-match winless streak out of Bulawayo when they take on Ngezi Platinum Stars on Sunday.Portugues...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso ready for PSL second-half start
HIGHLANDERS FC will be out to make a strong start to the second-half of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign when they host Black Rhinos at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow.Bosso had ...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:34hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Bosso recruit Mourinho's former assistant as coach
Highlanders on Friday named Portuguese Baltemar Jose De Oliveira Brito as their new coach after Mandla Mpofu was sacked last month.In a statement, the club hailed Brazil-born Brito as a vastly...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 19:17hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Highlanders FC employs Brazilian Baltemar Brito as new coach
Highlanders Football Club has announced that they have employed Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central defender Baltemar Jose De Oliveira Brito as the new coach of the club's...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 10:54hrs | 31 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bosso keep fans guessing
HIGHLANDERS have continued to keep the identity of their new coach under wraps, saying the man to steer their ship will be unveiled between today and tomorrow before their home Castle Lager Premier So...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders find coach
HIGHLANDERS said they have identified the best candidate to fill the vacant post of head coach before Sunday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Harare City at Barbourfields Stadium....Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mangwiro wary of Highlanders
LIKE the rest of the mid-table teams, Harare City and Highlanders are a bit of a mixed bag. The two teams share a similar record in their last six matches — one win and five draws.Not much s...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso in coach dilemma ahead of Sunday tie
HIGHLANDERS run the risk of playing Sunday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League game against Harare City at Barbourfields Stadium with only a goalkeepers' coach on the technical bench if interim coach...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harrison eyes Bosso return
BRITON Mark Harrison has declared his interest in filling up the vacant Highlanders coaching post, having vacated the same seat in 2020.Speaking from Kenya where he recently took up the role o...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso job attracts top coaches
HIGHLANDERS assistant Joel Luphahla will take charge of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League tie against ZPC Kariba at Nyamhunga Stadium tomorrow, with Bosso expected to announce a substantive coach...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:46hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Luphahla to take charge against ZPC
HIGHLANDERS are adamant that caretaker coach Joel Luphahla will bark instructions from the bench when they face ZPC Kariba in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Nyamhunga Stadium tomorrow d...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Joel Luphaphla works on CAF A coaching badges
HIGHLANDERS interim coach Joel Luphaphla says he is working on getting his coaching badges indicating that getting a Caf A licence has been a long frustrating process.The former Warriors' play...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Serbian eyes Bosso job
A SERBIAN national based in South Africa, Heric Vladislav, registered interest the vacant Highlanders coaching job after he submitted his curriculum vitae.Vladislav (55) has been adviser at DS...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
De Jongh to bounce back at Highlanders?
DUTCHMAN Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh's resignation as Somalia national team coach has fuelled speculation that he could be on his way back to Highlanders, who are on the prowl for a new coach.De...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sakunda raise Dembare, Bosso concern
SAKUNDA Holdings, the principal sponsors of Dynamos and Highlanders, say they are worried by the events at the two football clubs after the giants last week wielded axes on their coaches.First...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso eye Soma-Phiri for interim coach
AMINI Soma-Phiri might bounce back as Highlanders' interim coach as the club continues their search for a substantive gaffer following the sacking of Mandla Mpofu, impeccable sources said.In 2...Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Joel Luphahla survives Bosso axe
MANDLA Mpofu's reign as Highlanders' head coach came to a screeching halt yesterday morning when the club gave him the sack together with his assistant Bekithemba Ndlovu, goalkeepers' trainer Julius N...Published: 18 May 2022 at 06:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mayhem at Barbourfields
Highlanders 1 - 0 Dynamos(Match abandoned after 92 minutes)THERE were disgraceful scenes in yesterday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Highlanders and Dynamos at Ba...Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso bosses put money on Mandla
HIGHLANDERS' management has backed under-fire coach Mandla Mpofu and still have faith that he can still turnaround their fortunes starting with Sunday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash with f...Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans call for coach Mandla Mpofu to leave
Bulawayo Chiefs 2-2 HighlandersTWO well-taken free-kicks by defensive midfielder Adrian Silla, including a last-minute strike, saved Highlanders an embarrassing defeat as they staged a late comeba...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso players take blame for pathetic run
ALTHOUGH the buck stops with the coach and the gaffer takes the flake when results don't come, Highlanders' skipper and goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda says players are equally to blame for Bosso's faltering...Published: 06 May 2022 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso title hopes fade
HIGHLANDERS have to find a way to quickly turnaround their fortunes to save a faltering season seemingly on a downward spiral.Highlanders, who last won the league title in 2006, slipped two pl...Published: 04 May 2022 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chicken Inn hold Bosso in Bulawayo derby
Highlanders 1 - 1 Chicken InnHIGHLANDERS were lucky to snatch a point against a composed Chicken Inn in a Castle Lager Premiership football derby at Barbourfields yesterday.The resul...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso turn focus on FC Platinum
HIGHLANDERS cut short their Independence Cup celebrations to turn their focus on the potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash against FC Platinum in Zvishavane on Saturday....Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rich pickings for Bosso players
NOT only did Highlanders walk away with bragging rights after beating old foes Dynamos, but Bosso players made rich pickings of US$1 500 each as bonuses for the Uhuru Cup victory.The clu...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare light up 42nd Independence celebrations
ZIMBABWE turns 42 tomorrow, and the big party is in the City of Kings where football giants Dynamos and Highlanders clash in a potentially mouth-watering battle befitting the occasion.It's the...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso's Independence Cup boost
HIGHLANDERS' Independence Cup preparations against perennial rivals Dynamos received a boost yesterday when midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku returned to full training after recovering from an ankle injury...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso coach disappointed
HIGHLANDERS head coach Mandla Mpofu insists the incentives promised to the players by principal sponsor Sakunda Holdings ahead of their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League tie with Cranborne Bullets at...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso survive Bullets scare
Highlanders 2 - 2 Cranbourne BulletsHIGHLANDERS had to dig deep into their reserves, coming from two goals down to share the spoils and avoid an embarrassing Castle Lager Premier Soccer League hom...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso ready for Cranborne Bullets
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders are hoping to build on their recent momentum when they entertain Cranborne Bullets this Sunday at Barbourfields stadium.Amahlolanyama, as Highlanders are affectiona...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 19:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso promote 3 players
WHILE the promotion of three players from the Highlanders development side is a welcome development, the big question now is will they be able to command first team places?In the last co...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso gunning for victory
THE draw away against Caps United followed by an emphatic victory over Yadah FC last Sunday have calmed the storm that had rocked the Highlanders' boat, but head coach Mandla Mpofu admits he remains u...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nqobizitha Masuku in shock Bosso exit
In what will be a bitter pill to swallow and certainly a shocking move, in-form Highlanders midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku has bought out his contract at the Bulawayo giants and joined cross town rivals...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso utility player Pritchard Mpelele out for 6 months
HIGHLANDERS head coach Mandla Mpofu has revealed that utility player Pritchard Mpelele will be out for close to six months after tearing quadriceps on his right thigh.Mpelele sustained the inj...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nqobizitha Masuku becomes Bosso's pivot
HIGHLANDERS head coach Mandla Mpofu has hailed Nqobizitha Masuku's "maturity" and revealed that he is building his side around the central midfielder.Masuku, who has developed from a combative...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 11:39hrs | | 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
Luphahla snubs lucrative platinum clubs' offers
Former Northern Region Division One side Golden Eagles coach Joel Luphahla snubbed lucrative offers from Ngezi Platinum Stars and FC Platinum to join his boyhood club Highlanders where he will be the ...Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 20:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso appoint new CEO, ropes in Luphahla
PREMIERSHIP football giants Highlanders have confirmed Ronald Moyo as substantive chief executive officer, taking over from Nhlanhla Dube, whose contract expired in December last year.Accordin...Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders back underperforming Lulu
HIGHLANDERS' chiefs insist that Sunday's result against CAPS United in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League will have no bearing on the fate of head coach Mandla Mpofu.According to reports, ...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staf reporter
Bosso swipes Herentals
Highlanders FC 4 - 0 Herentals FCHIGHLANDERS coach Mandla Mpofu is a man of faith.A visibly relieved Mpofu quoted a biblical scripture just after he notched a win that could save his job....Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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