Highlanders Thank Chivayo but Insist on Proper Hiring Process

Highlanders Football Club has acknowledged the generous gesture of benefactor Sir Wicknell Chivayo, who recently proposed to facilitate the hiring and support of former Zimbabwe international Benjani Mwaruwari as the club’s next head coach.

In a statement released on Monday, Highlanders said:

“We recognise the gesture by our benefactor Sir Wicknell Chivayo, in which he made a proposal to facilitate and take care of Mr. Benjani Mwaruwari if he were to be engaged as the club’s Head Coach.

“While the news is greatly appreciated and the club believes he acted with the best interests of the club at heart, the club would like to remind its stakeholders that there are processes and procedures that are in place that speak to the hiring of Technical and playing staff.”

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The club added that it is close to finalising a deal with a potential candidate to replace outgoing coach Mr. De Jongh ahead of the new season.

“This development will be shared with the Highlanders FC family once concluded. We thank Sir Chivayo for his consideration and continued support to the club.

“We look forward to greater support as the club turns 100 years in the year 2026,” the statement concluded.

Chivayo, who has been a long-time supporter of the Bosso, has previously been involved in several high-profile initiatives aimed at strengthening the club’s squad and infrastructure, underscoring his commitment to Zimbabwean football.