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Fungai Muderere
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HIGHLANDERS vice-captain Andrew “Tower” Mbeba has mixed feelings about the just-ended season in which Bosso fought relegation until the final game of the campaign.
Mbeba was named one of the Soccer Stars of the Year on Friday night.
He received one of the biggest cheers when his name was read out. The end of the season has brought a wave of speculation regarding the man who will be in charge of the Bosso ship next year.
Sources have said the club have opened talks with former Warriors skipper Benjani for him to take over as coach.
The deal will be bankrolled by businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Mbeba can play as a rightback or centreback and was one of Bosso’s most reliable performers.
His rhythm kept breaking after a run of injuries and those setbacks eventually saw him excused from the Warriors provisional camp for the AFCON finals.
“It’s all good that I managed to make it to the 2025 Soccer Stars of the Year finalists,” he said.
“It’s a big boost to my CV and I would like to thank my teammates and the coaches for such a spirited effort.
“As an individual, I was aiming higher but it was a season where I suffered numerous injuries.
“I got injured a number of times in the first half of the season and that even happened in the second half. However, I never gave up. I‘m grateful for the support I got from everyone in the team.”
The defender became the anchor of the Bosso backline after the departure of his close friend and partner Peter Muduhwa, who joined champions Scottland.
Mbeba carried that responsibility with a steady hand, even as his body kept testing him.
The off-season has brought speculation about his next move.
Mbeba has been linked with Scottland, Simba Bhora, Hardrock and FC Platinum. He brushed off the talk.
“For now I can’t comment on that. It’s only for the club to say it and I know it’s still early days yet.
“I will stand guided by Bosso communication procedures,” he said.
Bongani Ndlovu