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Innocent Kurira [email protected]
HIGHLANDERS have unveiled their much-anticipated centenary kit, with sports apparel manufacturer Looks Sportswear producing a limited-edition collection to celebrate the Bulawayo giants’ historic 100-year milestone.
The Bosso @100 Special Collection, launched as part of the club’s year-long centenary celebrations, features a commemorative playing kit and replica jerseys.
The replica jerseys will retail for US$30, giving supporters an opportunity to own a piece of Highlanders’ rich history.
Looks Sportswear said the collection celebrates its long-standing partnership with Highlanders and the club’s loyal supporters.
“Looks Sportswear is proud to celebrate Highlanders Football Club’s historic 100-year milestone with the Bosso @100 Special Collection,” the company said.
The sportswear firm said creating a centenary kit befitting one of Zimbabwe’s most iconic football institutions required meticulous attention to detail, creativity and close collaboration between the club and manufacturer.
“Both parties chose to prioritise premium quality to ensure that these special collector’s items truly honour the club’s rich legacy, traditions and passionate supporters,” said Looks Sportswear.
The commemorative kit and replica jerseys have been produced as a limited once-off collection and will be available at Highlanders Sports Club and selected retail outlets.
Looks Sportswear said the collection was designed to outlive the 2026 season and serve as a lasting symbol of the club’s centenary celebrations.
“The centenary represents a year-long celebration, and the Bosso @100 Special Collection has been designed as a timeless keepsake for supporters — one that will extend far beyond the final whistle of the 2026 season,” the company said.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Highlanders acting chairman Kindman Ndlovu said the occasion represented far more than the launch of a new football strip.
“Today is therefore much more than the unveiling of a football kit. Today, we unveil a piece of our history,” he said.
Ndlovu said every aspect of the kit was designed to reflect the club’s identity, heritage and enduring legacy.
“This is not merely a new design. Every detail has been created to tell a story. The colours represent our identity. The badge represents our heritage. The design pays tribute to the generations who have worn our colours before us. And the centenary mark represents something extraordinary: 100 years of believing in ourselves and never getting extinguished,” he said.
The unveiling was preceded by a moment of silence in honour of three members of the club’s executive committee who died in July, as well as the club’s finance officer, patron and six supporters who have recently passed away.
Chairman Kenneth Mhlophe, vice-chairman Fiso Six and board member responsible for finance Nkani Khoza died in a road traffic accident in Insiza in July while travelling back from an away fixture in Kariba.
Club patron Jimmy Ncube also died last month.
Ndlovu paid tribute to the club’s founders, Albert Khumalo and Rhodes Khumalo, as well as generations of players, coaches, administrators, volunteers, staff and supporters who have shaped
Highlanders’ century-long journey.
He said despite changing generations and the evolution of the game, the club’s core identity had remained intact.
“The names may have changed. The generations may have changed. The football itself may have evolved. But one thing has remained constant: The badge. The colours. The pride. The sense of belonging,” he said.
The acting chairman said the centenary celebrations also offered an opportunity to look ahead to the future.
“Our centenary is not the end of a journey. It is the beginning of another,” he said.
He outlined the club’s ambition to build a professionally run and financially sustainable institution while remaining competitive on the field and deepening its connection with the community.
Highlanders also plans to invest in youth development, strengthen its women’s and junior programmes, improve infrastructure and enhance the match-day experience for supporters.
Ndlovwu challenged players who will wear the commemorative strip to recognise the responsibility of representing a club with a century of history.
“When you put on this centenary shirt, remember the responsibility that comes with it. Play with courage. Play with discipline. Play with passion. Play for one another. And above all, play for the badge,” he said.
He also paid tribute to Highlanders supporters, describing them as the lifeblood of the club.
“You are the heartbeat of this club. A club can have beautiful facilities, talented players and ambitious leadership, but without its supporters, it has no soul.”
