Online Reporter
Fungai Muderere
Zimpapers Sports Hub
HIGHLANDERS head coach Benjani Mwaruwari says the club will continue to mourn the tragic loss of their executive members, while trying to maintain focus on football commitments.
The Bosso family was plunged into deep sorrow following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of three senior club officials, chairman Kenneth Mhlophe, vice chairman Sifiso Siziba and treasurer Nkani Khoza.
A club member who was travelling with the three executive members, Mbalenhle Sibanda, also perished in the accident.
Mwaruwari said the club remains united in grief and will continue standing with the bereaved families during this difficult period.
“We will keep grieving with the family members. We mourn with them as a team,” said Mwaruwari.
“Football has to be played and we will keep on training while mourning.”
The Highlanders coach acknowledged the emotional weight of the tragedy, but said the team has a responsibility to continue working while respecting the memory of those who lost their lives.
The accident came at a time when Highlanders are celebrating 100 years of existence, turning what was meant to be a landmark year into a period of reflection and mourning for the Bulawayo giants.
The club’s Week 25 Bulawayo derby against Chicken Inn was postponed following the tragedy as the Bosso family was given time to grieve.
Mwaruwari said the team will draw strength from unity and the support it has received from the football fraternity as it navigates one of the darkest moments in its history.
