{"id":46692,"date":"2026-01-04T22:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T22:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=46692"},"modified":"2026-01-04T22:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T22:21:08","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignofficial-highlanders-appoint-south-african-coach-ahead-of-new-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/04\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignofficial-highlanders-appoint-south-african-coach-ahead-of-new-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Official: Highlanders appoint South African coach ahead of new season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"soccer24-advanced-banner soccer24-banner-type-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Official-Highlanders-appoint-South-African-coach-ahead-of-new-season.jpeg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banner2image\" class=\"soccer24-banner-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Highlanders have confirmed the appointment of Thabo Senong as their new head coach.<\/p>\n<p>The South African gaffer replaces Dutchman Pieter de Jongh, who left the club at the end of last month.<\/p>\n<p>Senong will be assisted by former Bosso player Mkhokheli Dube, while the rest of the technical team will be appointed soon.<\/p>\n<p>A statement by the club reads: \u201cHighlanders Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Thabo Senong as the club\u2019s new Head Coach, alongside the return of Mkhokheli Dube as Assistant Coach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCoach Senong brings a wealth of experience at elite-level football, having worked with the South African senior and Under-20 national teams, the Lesotho senior men\u2019s national team, and achieved notable success at youth level, including winning the COSAFA Cup Under-20 tournament in 2013. His strong background in youth development, tactical organisation and team building makes him a valuable addition to the Bosso technical team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The statement continues: \u201cMkhokheli Dube returns to the club as a familiar and respected member of the Bosso family, having previously represented Highlanders as a player. His deep understanding of the club\u2019s culture, values and traditions, coupled with his passion and experience, will play a key role in supporting the technical team and motivating the squad both on and off the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Highlanders are expected to appoint former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari as technical director, a role in which he will work closely with the incoming coach as part of the club\u2019s restructuring plans ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related Posts<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Official #Highlanders #appoint #South #African #coach #ahead #season<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlanders have confirmed the appointment of Thabo Senong as their new head coach. 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