Undertaker rises from the grave

HIGHLANDERS coach Benjani Mwaruwari is quietly turning things around at the Bulawayo giants, with the team now enjoying one of their best runs of the season.

Bosso have picked up 11 points from a possible 15 in their last five Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matches, collecting three wins and two draws in a run that has shown clear signs of progress under their new mentor.

Nicknamed “The Undertaker” by football followers for his calm but firm approach, Mwaruwari has brought stability to the team. His side has also become difficult to beat, conceding just one goal during this impressive spell.

Highlanders’ defence has been the foundation of their recent success. The team now looks organised, disciplined and confident at the back, making it hard for opponents to break them down. This solid defence has given the rest of the team freedom to play with more belief.

Under Mwaruwari, there has also been clear improvement in midfield and overall teamwork. Players are working harder for each other, showing unity and determination that supporters had been longing to see.

The numbers reflect this improvement. Eleven points from five matches is the kind of form usually associated with teams challenging for the title. Conceding just one goal over that period highlights the work being done on the training ground.

Put simply, Highlanders are now playing like a serious team again. A return of 73 percent of available points shows consistency and control, something that had been missing earlier in the campaign.

Speaking after the latest positive result, Mwaruwari has repeatedly stressed the importance of consistency, hard work and collective effort, with the former Manchester City and Portsmouth striker insisting that there are no shortcuts to success.

For a club like Highlanders, where expectations are always high, the recent performances have brought renewed hope. Supporters who endured an inconsistent start to the season are beginning to believe again as results improve week by week.

Mwaruwari may not be loud or flashy, but his work is starting to show. His steady leadership is helping the famous black-and-white army climb up the table and regain confidence.

If Highlanders continue in this form, they could soon emerge as one of the strongest teams in the league. The numbers already tell a powerful story — 11 points from 15 and only one goal conceded.
That is the kind of form that wins titles.