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Tadious Manyepo
Zimpapers Sports Hub
SCOTTLAND hot-shot Mafious Chihweta spent only six months in the books of Highlanders but fell in love with the team so much that he almost broke down when he left.
The 19-year-old midfielder is now in Scotts’ colours just a month after joining from the Bulawayo giants.
He is only in his debut Premiership season, but his profile has taken an incredible upward trajectory, signposting his fingerprints across the league and winning a lot of hearts.
Chihweta could be the kind of that fearless character and a bundle of energy which Mabviravira has been looking for to balance their act as they bid to win the league title at the first attempt.
But the youngster never found it very easy to leave Highlanders when he made a headline move to the Mabvuku team.
At Bosso, Chihweta had become a beacon and kingpin around which the team revolved and took its structure.
He was the box-office attraction that had fallen in love with the Soweto End and the general Bosso fans across the country.
“Leaving Highlanders was one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make. The passion, love, and loyalty from the Bosso fans is something I’ll never forget,” said Chihweta.
“Even during tough moments, they stood by us with the same energy and belief. It was more than football, it was family. To this day, I haven’t seen fans like that anywhere else. I carry that love with me always, and I’ll forever be grateful to the Bosso family. I love you, Highlanders fans.”
While the Highlanders fans are second to none across the league when it comes to sheer passion and ultraism, Chihweta has found the stands at Scottland unbelievably vibrant.
While he would have wanted to stay at Bosso, Chihweta said the lure of being in a star-studded environment was just too good to resist.
“Being surrounded by high-profile players at Scottland is a big blessing. It motivates me to raise my standards every day. These are players I used to watch and admire, so now sharing the pitch with them is an opportunity to learn, grow, and test myself,” added Chihweta.
“It pushes me to stay disciplined, focused, and always give my best. I see it as a chance to develop and become a better version of myself.
“I’m just a young player who’s hungry to grow, learn, and make a mark. I come from humble beginnings, and everything I do is driven by passion and hard work. I’m not perfect, but I stay focused, respectful, and grounded. People should know that I’m not here just to play I’m here to build a legacy and inspire others coming from where I come from.”
