Bosso handed Chicken Inn test in Chibuku Super Cup

A mouth-watering Bulawayo derby between Highlanders and Chicken Inn headlines the first round of the 2026 Chibuku Super Cup following the draw conducted on Tuesday.

Highlanders, who were among the eight seeded teams, were paired against their city rivals in what promises to be one of the standout ties of the opening round.

Another blockbuster fixture will see Scottland entertain FC Platinum, while Hardrock have been drawn against fellow Bulawayo side Bulawayo Chiefs.

Former champions CAPS United face a stern test against Simba Bhora, with Herentals taking on Hunters. Ngezi Platinum Stars will host ZPC Kariba.

MWOS will face the winner of the preliminary-round tie between Agama and Manica Diamonds, while Dynamos await the winners of the clash involving TelOne and Triangle United.

All eight seeded teams will play their first-round matches at home.

The first-round matches are scheduled for August 15 and 16, with the quarter-finals set for September 12 and 13. The semi-finals will be played on October 31 and November 1 before the final on November 28.

First-round fixtures (August 15-16):

Highlanders vs Chicken Inn

Scottland vs FC Platinum

Hardrock vs Bulawayo Chiefs

CAPS United vs Simba Bhora

Herentals vs Hunters

Ngezi Platinum Stars vs ZPC Kariba

MWOS vs Agama/Manica Diamonds (winner)

Dynamos vs TelOne/Triangle United (winner)

Competition dates:

First Round: August 15-16

Quarter-finals: September 12-13