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Highlanders Masters 9–3 Matavhela Masters
Highlanders Masters proved too strong for visiting Matavhela Masters from Limpopo Province, South Africa, in a friendly match played at White City Stadium’s B Arena on Saturday.
Hebert Dick was the star of the show for the Bosso veterans, scoring five goals while playing as a striker for the Masters and another social team comprising players who featured in the Premiership during the 1990s under the Ambassadors banner.
Siza Khoza, Gift Lunga (Snr), Collin Nyambiya and Mpumelelo “Makwee” Moyo each added a goal in the one-sided encounter played under the scorching summer heat.
The visitors, who trailed 2–0 at halftime, found the net through Mbuli Tshisudzungwane, who scored twice, and Fanta Kwinda.
Itai Masawi, secretary of the former players’ association, said the match was a great opportunity to foster camaraderie and regional football relations.
“It was a good afternoon. We enjoyed ourselves. It is good to use sport to promote cultural and football ties with teams from neighbouring countries. Funds permitting, we look forward to a reciprocal trip,” said Masawi.
Other notable players who featured for the Highlanders Masters included legends Douglas Mloyi, Simon Sibanda and Carrington Ndebele.
Among those present were former players Saul Gomani, Sam Sibanda, Alexander Phiri, Dumiso Vundla, Bishop Moyo, Kenneth Dzowa, Dumisani Nyoni and Allen Ndlovu.
Londile Moyo