Chibuku Super Cup set for explosive weekend

Zimbabwe's premier knockout football competition, the Chibuku Super Cup, returns this weekend with two high-stakes semi-final clashes set to deliver drama, passion, and footballing brilliance.

The 2025 edition has already produced its fair share of surprises, and this weekend's encounters will determine who advances to the grand finale of a tournament that has become a showcase of resilience and rivalry in local football.

The action begins on Saturday, October 25, when newcomers MWOS host 2018 champions Triangle United at Ngoni Stadium in Norton. The fixture marks a historic moment for MWOS, who have defied expectations to reach this stage. A victory would seal their first-ever appearance in a national cup final.

However, standing in their path are the experienced Sugar Boys, who lifted the Chibuku Super Cup in 2018 after defeating Harare City in a memorable final. Triangle United will be banking on their big-game experience to secure another shot at continental football.

The weekend's headline act unfolds on Sunday, October 26, with the "Battle of Zimbabwe" lighting up Rufaro Stadium as defending champions Dynamos face their eternal rivals Highlanders.

The match promises fireworks both on and off the pitch. The two giants recently played out a tense 1-1 draw in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium and now renew hostilities with a place in the Chibuku Super Cup final at stake.

Dynamos are chasing history - aiming for a third consecutive Chibuku Super Cup title after triumphs in 2023 and 2024. Though their league form has been patchy, the Glamour Boys have proven to be a formidable cup side, thriving under the pressure of knockout football.

Highlanders, meanwhile, are hungry to end a prolonged cup drought. Their resurgence this season has shown flashes of brilliance, and victory over their Harare rivals would not only book them a place in the final but also restore pride in a season marked by inconsistency.

As always, the "Battle of Zimbabwe" is expected to draw a packed crowd to Rufaro Stadium, with thousands of fans set to create a charged and colourful atmosphere befitting the nation's biggest football rivalry.

Reintroduced in 2014, the Chibuku Super Cup remains Zimbabwe's most prestigious knockout competition. Beyond the silverware and bragging rights, the ultimate winner will also secure a coveted ticket to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup.

With pride, history, and continental dreams on the line, Zimbabwean football fans are in for a pulsating weekend of action.