{"id":52071,"date":"2026-03-08T22:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=52071"},"modified":"2026-03-08T22:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:05:05","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignhardrock-scottland-share-spoils-as-benjani-mwaruwari-secures-a-draw-in-first-league-match-for-highlanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/08\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignhardrock-scottland-share-spoils-as-benjani-mwaruwari-secures-a-draw-in-first-league-match-for-highlanders\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardrock, Scottland share spoils as Benjani Mwaruwari secures a draw in first league match for Highlanders"},"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 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15,000-capacity seater had a decent crowd, and several fans donned the green and white colours in support of the Kwekwe-based side.<\/p>\n<p>At Barbourfields Stadium, Highlanders and Bulawayo Chiefs played out a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs opened the scoring through Zibusiso Dambo on the half-hour mark.<\/p>\n<p>Highlanders secured the equaliser in the 88th minute courtesy of Nigerian striker Benjamin Adeogun.<\/p>\n<p>The game marked the first time head coach Benjani Mwaruwari was in charge of Highlanders in a league game since his appointment in the pre-season.<\/p>\n<p>At Rufaro Stadium, CAPS United beat newcomers Agama FC 2-1, thanks to goals from Ishmael Wadi and Allen Mukombedzi.<\/p>\n<p>At Gibbo Stadium, visiting side Simba Bhora edged Manica Diamonds 1-0.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Castle Lager Premier Soccer League M1 Sunday Results:<\/strong><br \/>Highlanders 1-1 Bulawayo Chiefs<br \/>CAPS United 2-1 Agama FC<br \/>Hardrock 0-0 Scottland FC<br \/>Manica Diamonds 0-1 Simba 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