Highlanders seek first win in tense Bulawayo derby

A dramatic stand-off unfolded at the Bosso training ground at Barbourfields Stadium, where players arrived in full training kit but refused to take part in the drills, instead sitting on the pitch in protest.

Innocent Kurira At Barbourfields Stadium

CHICKEN Inn FC host Highlanders FC in a Bulawayo derby clash at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon, with the visitors still searching for their first win of the season.

The Gamecocks come into the encounter as the home side and will be aiming to capitalise on a Highlanders outfit that has endured a turbulent few days, including a player strike over unpaid salaries.

Despite the off-field distractions, Highlanders will be desperate to turn their fortunes around in one of Zimbabwe’s biggest fixtures.

Starting line-ups:

Chicken Inn FC:

Taimon Mvula, Man Ykre Hapmo, Sefu Louisom, Itai Mabunu, Brendon Rendo, Genius Hute, Temptation Chiwunga, Lynoth Chikuhwa, Innocent Masiwa, Lincoln Mangayira, Trust Waunga

Highlanders FC:

Aron Ngwenya, Nomore Chinyerere, Mongameli Tshuma, Shepherd Mhlanga, Kudakwashe Mahachi, Shelton Moyo, Andrew Mbeba, Rainsome Pavari, Tawanda Shenje, Never Rauzhi, Isaac Ngoma