{"id":55097,"date":"2026-04-05T22:07:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=55097"},"modified":"2026-04-05T22:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:07:26","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignseven-highlanders-supporters-parish-in-road-accident-after-attending-fc-platinum-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/04\/05\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignseven-highlanders-supporters-parish-in-road-accident-after-attending-fc-platinum-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Highlanders supporters parish in road accident after attending FC Platinum game"},"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 id=\"post-140789\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t<!-- .entry-header -->&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Seven-Highlanders-supporters-parish-in-road-accident-after-attending-FC.jpg?resize=396%2C264&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"object-contain h-46 w-full rounded-lg  md:rounded-none md:rounded-lg wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soccer24.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highlanders-fans-2-at-BF.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soccer24.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highlanders-fans-2-at-BF.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soccer24.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highlanders-fans-2-at-BF.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soccer24.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highlanders-fans-2-at-BF.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soccer24.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highlanders-fans-2-at-BF.jpg?resize=396%2C264&amp;ssl=1 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content custom-text-styles\">\n<p>Highlanders have confirmed the death of seven supporters in a road accident on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The accident happened along Bulawayo-Gwanda highway.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosso fans were coming from Bulawayo after watching their team drew goalless against FC Platinum at Barbourfields.<\/p>\n<p>A statement by the club reads: \u201cHighlanders FC extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the seven supporters who tragically lost their lives on Friday evening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe accident occurred along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Road as they were returning from our match against FC Platinum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the bereaved, we offer our sincere prayers, strength, and unwavering support during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and in the memories of those we have lost. As a club, we stand with you in grief and solidarity. Their passion and dedication to the Black and White will forever be etched in our history.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay their souls rest in eternal peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The accident comes at a time Dynamos are consoling their staunch supporter Ronald Mujuru following the death of his entire family in a car accident along Harare-Masvingo last week.<\/p>\n<p>The accident claimed Mujuru\u2019s wife and his five children, who were travelling to Zvishavane.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related Posts<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content -->&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\t<!-- \n\n<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in Local<\/span><span class=\"tags-links\">Tagged Barbourfields, FC Platinum, Highlanders<\/span>\t<\/footer>\n\n -->&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;\n<\/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 #supporters #parish #road #accident #attending #Platinum #game<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Highlanders have confirmed the death of seven supporters in a road accident on Friday. 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