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HIGHLANDERS FC supporters have erupted in anger and frustration following reports that former assistant coach Agent Sawu has engaged lawyers to demand outstanding payments from the club, with many fans insisting that Bosso must honour its contractual obligations.
The development triggered a flood of reactions on the Chronicle Facebook page, where supporters openly questioned the club’s administrative practices, legal judgment and financial accountability. While emotions ran high, a dominant theme emerged from the comments — that a contract, once signed, must be respected.
“He should be given his dues. This is business,” wrote Ntandoyenkosi Mlilo, a view echoed by several fans who argued that terminating a contract without due process inevitably exposes the club to costly legal battles.
Others expressed disbelief at how the club allegedly handled the matter.
“Which lawyers does Highlanders have to just breach a contract like that?” asked Ephraim Makara, as another supporter bluntly described the Bosso executive as operating “like a fruit shop”.
Some fans warned that such disputes damage the club’s image and scare away potential sponsors, noting that Highlanders appear to be frequently embroiled in controversies linked to unpaid dues.
Concerns over governance were also raised, with supporters questioning how the club continues to face financial claims despite reported cash injections.
“It’s worrying that there are still outstanding payments when the club received donations. We need transparency and accountability,” wrote Vukani Chris Mhlanga.
For context, former Highlanders assistant coach Agent Sawu has engaged his lawyers demanding US$6 000 in signing-on fees and monthly salaries for the whole of 2026, after the club allegedly un-procedurally terminated his contract. Sawu’s contract was reportedly due to expire on December 31 this year.
Sawu maintains that the club failed to follow laid-down procedures in ending his contract, a move that could leave Highlanders liable for compensation should the matter be upheld by football authorities or the courts.
While a section of supporters backed Sawu’s right to pursue his dues, others were less sympathetic, citing the team’s poor performance during his tenure, which saw Bosso battling relegation for large parts of the season.
“He didn’t deliver results. The team was fighting relegation,” read one of the dissenting views, with some fans questioning why Sawu, a former Zimbabwe Saints and Dynamos player, was hired at Highlanders in the first place.
Despite the mixed reactions, the Sawu saga has once again placed the Highlanders executive under intense scrutiny, with fans demanding professional administration and an end to repeated contractual disputes that continue to dominate headlines instead of football matters on the pitch.
Highlanders are yet to comment officially on the matter.
derick.khumalo