Highlanders Football Club have reportedly appointed former Warriors captain and ex-Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari as their new head coach, marking a major shift in the club’s technical leadership ahead of the new season.
Sources say the decision followed high-level meetings held in Harare on Tuesday, where Highlanders chairman Kenneth Mhlophe and his deputy Fiso Siziba met with club benefactor and businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The discussions are understood to have centred on the club’s coaching structure, financial backing, and preparations for the upcoming campaign.
According to insiders, Benjani has already signed his contract and is set to take charge of the Bosso dressing room with immediate effect. The appointment reportedly paves the way for the club to pay off South African coach Thabo Senong, whose future at the club now appears uncertain.
“Benjani is the new Highlanders dressing room sheriff. He has signed the contract and from the looks of it, the club may pay off Senong,” said a source close to the developments. “Chivayo made it clear that Bosso may proceed with the Senong deal, but he will not release any funds for that purpose.”
Another source revealed that Chivayo pledged financial support towards Highlanders’ pre-season training camp and also committed an undisclosed amount to assist the club in recruiting quality players. The funding is expected to help strengthen the squad as Bosso aim to mount a serious challenge for silverware in the new season.
Benjani’s appointment has already sparked excitement among Highlanders supporters, with many hopeful that his vast international experience and leadership will inject fresh energy into the club as it looks to return to its former glory.
