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Eddie Chikmahi-Zimpapers Sports Hub
DYNAMOS have launched their mid-season recruitment drive with the signing of Burkina Faso winger Ben Daouda Sidibe, as the Harare giants move to strengthen their squad for the second half of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
The 26-year-old forward joins from Ghanaian top-flight side Aduana and becomes the first arrival under-newly appointed Technical Director Aristica Cioaba.
Cioaba has been tasked with overseeing a rebuilding exercise aimed at reshaping the Glamour Boys into genuine title contenders.
And the Romanian has looked no further than his immediate past club, Aduana.
Sidibe’s move was confirmed yesterday by Aduana, who announced that the player had completed a permanent transfer to the Zimbabwean football giants.
The signing is widely viewed as a strategic acquisition by Cioaba, who previously worked with the Burkinabe international during his stint at the Ghanaian club.
The Romanian coach has repeatedly indicated his desire to build a squad capable of implementing his preferred style of football, which is anchored on possession, speed, and attacking play.
Sidibe’s profile appears to fit that vision perfectly.
Dynamos are understood to be targeting at least four foreign players during the transfer window as they seek to add quality and depth to a squad that has shown significant improvement since Cioaba’s arrival.
To create room for the anticipated arrivals, the Harare giants have already sent striker Jairos Kasondo and midfielder Enasio Perezo out on loan.
While Dynamos officials yesterday declined to comment on ongoing transfer business, sources close to the club indicated that negotiations with several Ghanaian players are at an advanced stage, with an official unveiling of new recruits expected soon.
Sidibe arrives in Harare with a strong pedigree from the Ghana Premier League.
He joined Aduana from fellow Ghanaian side Medeama SC ahead of the 2025/26 season and quickly established himself as an influential member of the squad.
Renowned for his pace, direct attacking play, and tireless work ethic, the winger played a key role in Aduana’s sixth-place finish in the Ghanaian league.
His ability to stretch defences and create opportunities from wide areas earned him recognition as one of the competition’s stand-out foreign players.
In a statement confirming the transfer, Aduana wished the player well as he embarks on a new challenge in Southern Africa.
“Aduana Football Club can confirm the permanent transfer of Ben Daouda Sidibe to Zimbabwean giants Dynamos FC. Everyone at Aduana FC wishes you all the best as you begin a new chapter with Dynamos FC,” the club said.
Before joining Aduana, Sidibe also featured for Ghanaian sides Basake Holy Stars and Medeama SC, where he further enhanced his reputation as a dynamic winger capable of unsettling opposition defences.
The attacker began his career in his native Burkina Faso with FC Kadiogo before moving to Ghana, where he developed into one of the most experienced foreign players in the domestic top-flight.
Sidibe amassed 68 Premier League appearances in Ghana across his spells with Basake Holy Stars, Medeama, and Aduana.
Meanwhile, Dynamos are also believed to be pursuing Ghanaian coach Mawulorm Lawrence, who served as Cioaba’s assistant at Aduana.
Lawrence’s future became the subject of speculation yesterday after Aduana announced his departure from the club, shortly after confirming Sidibe’s transfer to Dynamos.
With the Glamour Boys still carrying vacancies within their technical team following the departure of former coach Genesis Mangombe and his backroom staff, Lawrence could become the latest Ghana-based addition to Cioaba’s growing project at Dynamos.
The recent recruitment drive underscores Dynamos’ ambition as they seek to build on their resurgence under Cioaba, whose arrival has coincided with a marked improvement in performances and results.
As the transfer window gathers momentum, DeMbare supporters will be hoping Sidibe is only the first of several new faces capable of helping restore the glamour and bring back honours to the storied club.
DeMbare continued with their good form under Cioaba at the weekend when they beat MWOS 2-0 to cement their place in the top three and rekindle their title hopes.
They trail log leaders Scottland by nine points, with 12 rounds of play remaining.
