{"id":48335,"date":"2026-01-25T00:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T00:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=48335"},"modified":"2026-01-25T00:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T00:18:03","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignhighlanders-makes-u-turn-on-thabo-senong-appointment-as-they-confirm-benjani-mwaruwari-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/25\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignhighlanders-makes-u-turn-on-thabo-senong-appointment-as-they-confirm-benjani-mwaruwari-new-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlanders makes U-turn on Thabo Senong appointment as they confirm Benjani Mwaruwari as new head coach"},"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\/Highlanders-makes-U-turn-on-Thabo-Senong-appointment-as-they-confirm.jpeg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banner2image\" class=\"soccer24-banner-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Highlanders have released a statement confirming the appointment of Benjani Mwaruwari as the club\u2019s new head coach.<\/p>\n<p>A statement by the club reads: \u201cHighlanders Football Club wishes to inform its members and stakeholders of an update to the senior team\u2019s technical set-up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to confirm the appointment of Benjani Mwaruwari as the senior team head coach. A respected figure and legend of the game who is highly qualified, Benjani brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of the game as the club embarks on an exciting new trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurther announcements regarding the full coaching structure and additional appointments will be communicated in due course.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe thank our loyal supporters and stakeholders for their unwavering support and look forward to the journey ahead as we build towards a strong and competitive 2026 season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mwaruwari\u2019s appointment comes after the club revisited benefactor Wicknell Chivhayo\u2019s offer to have Benjani Mwaruwari appointed as the team\u2019s head coach.<\/p>\n<p>The club had initially counter-proposed appointing Mwaruwari as technical manager, with South African gaffer Thabo Senong taking up the role of head coach.<\/p>\n<p>However, Chivhayo was not interested in the club\u2019s proposal, and the businessman was also reported to have reneged on his promise to sponsor the Bulawayo giants.<\/p>\n<p>This prompted Bosso\u2019s leadership to meet Chivhayo in Harare to reconsider the initial offer, while also ironing out details of the deal to appoint Mwaruwari.<\/p>\n<p>The club will announce the rest of the technical team in due course, while also confirming details regarding Thabo Senong, who had signed a new contract two weeks ago as the new head coach.<\/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#Highlanders #Uturn #Thabo #Senong #appointment #confirm #Benjani #Mwaruwari #coach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlanders have released a statement confirming the appointment of Benjani Mwaruwari as the club\u2019s new head coach. 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