Fungai Muderere
HIGHLANDERS’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Sunday promises to be one of the most decisive in recent memory, as the club faces mounting frustrations over finances, planning and leadership.
The crunch meeting comes after Bosso survived the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season on the final day, struggling with cash shortages, erratic performances, and ongoing rumours of financial mismanagement. Treasurer Nkani Khoza and Chairman Kenneth Mhlophe will face a membership increasingly impatient for answers, accountability, and a clear vision for the club’s future.
Renowned Highlanders member Nsikelelo Mafa Moyo warned that leadership is never comfortable. “A club that cannot meet player welfare, administrative costs, or basic operational needs risks far greater damage than any single appointment,” he said. “Supporters and partners will not invest blindly. If we reject conditional funding, are we ready to replace it? Are we prepared to contribute meaningfully to sustain this club?”
The questions highlight the delicate balance Bosso must strike between ideals, financial realities, and the need for professional leadership. Mafa said accountability cannot be optional, and the AGM must be a forum where poor planning and weak oversight are confronted head-on.
Bosso member Sibekiwe Ndlovu said she wants a complete recap of 2025 operations, clear direction for 2026, and confirmation of the new technical team and players ahead of the season.
Highlanders have reportedly appointed former national team captain Benjani Mwaruwari as head coach, to be supported by South African tactician Thabo Senong and ex-Bosso striker, Mkhokheli Dube. Player recruitment is also underway, with signings including Mongameli Tshuma and Tawanda Shenje from Hwange, Ryon Nyamono from Bikita Minerals, and Rayton Chuma and goalkeeper, Pride Zendera from Nust. Midfielders Shepherd Mhlanga, Rainsome Pavari, and Shelton Moyo are close to joining, while former Manica Diamonds’ duo Kuda Mahachi and Lawrence Mhlanga are training with the club.
Life member Ezra “Tshisa” Sibanda described the AGM as potentially watershed. “We have been presented with ghost contracts, ghost players, and a club being milked for funds. For how long should we rely on benefactors?” he asked. He urged that the financial books be fully scrutinised, with those found wanting held accountable.
With financial stability, leadership clarity, and the technical team finally taking shape, Highlanders’ fate will rest in the hands of its members this Sunday. The AGM could well determine whether Bosso moves into 2026 with renewed strength or continues to stumble under familiar burdens.
This meeting is a defining moment for one of Zimbabwe’s most historic football institutions.
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