{"id":47645,"date":"2026-01-16T21:30:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47645"},"modified":"2026-01-16T21:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:30:44","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignhighlanders-facing-uncertain-financial-future-as-chivayo-blueticks-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/16\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignhighlanders-facing-uncertain-financial-future-as-chivayo-blueticks-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlanders facing uncertain financial future as Chivayo &#8220;blueticks&#8221; them"},"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     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Chivayo is reportedly no longer taking calls from the club\u2019s executive leadership, sparking fresh uncertainty over Bosso\u2019s financial future ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p>The apparent fallout follows Highlanders\u2019 rejection of Chivayo\u2019s proposal to appoint former club captain and Warriors legend Benjani Mwaruwari as head coach.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the Bulawayo giants offered Mwaruwari the role of technical director, while South African coach Thabo Senong was installed as head coach.<\/p>\n<p>Chivayo\u2019s perceived withdrawal from active communication has now raised alarm bells within the club, with growing fears that Bosso could be plunged into serious financial difficulties if the standoff is not resolved.<\/p>\n<p>The businessman pledged a US$1 million sponsorship deal last year and has since disbursed US$500,000 to help the club meet operational costs, including player welfare and administrative expenses.<\/p>\n<p>With preparations for the upcoming campaign 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