Online Reporter
Fungai Muderere, [email protected]
THE Zimbabwe senior national football team, the Warriors, were yesterday drawn to take on Botswana in the Mukuru Four Nations Tournament scheduled for March 28–31 in Francistown.
The draw will see the Warriors take on the Zebras on March 28 while Zambia and Malawi meet in the other fixture.
According to a comminque by the country’s football mother body, Zifa, the matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
The Warriors, who have established camp in Bulawayo, are today set to play an exhibition match against against Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium before making a road trip to neighbouring Botswana tomorrow.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has slashed charges for the Warriors versus Bosso match.
The country’s football mother body announced a US$1 ticket for all school going children who will be in uniform.
Rest of the Ground tickets are being sold for US$3, having been set at US$5 upon announcement of the game.
Access to the Grand Stands (Wings) will require US$5 while the VIP End stands at US$10.
“In line with our commitment to grassroots inclusion, school children will be admitted at a subsidised rate of US$1, subject to being in full school uniform,” reads a statement by Zifa
“For crowd management and safety optimisation, this category will be designated seating exclusively in the Mpilo End.”
The game is part of Highlanders’ centenary celebrations.
“We call upon the football fraternity and the nation at large to be part of this landmark occasion, as the Warriors take to the pitch in honour of Highlander’s centenary milestone, a celebration of legacy, pride, and an enduring contribution to Zimbabwean football.”
At a time when the black and white army is marking 100 years of existence, the club has been honoured with an exhibition match which is an
an ambitious legacy drive that places community, culture and long-term development at the centre of Bosso’s celebrations.
Speaking to Zimpapers Sports Hub earlier this week, Zifa head of marketing, media and communications, Mike Madoda said:
“There is no question that that the Warriors will play Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium. It’s going to be an exhibition match to honour Highlanders on their centenary celebrations.”
Bosso recently held the public launch of their centenary celebrations amid revelations that the club is courting strategic partners to support a range of infrastructure and heritage projects designed to cement the outfit’s footprint beyond the pitch.
The initiatives form part of a broader vision to build a sustainable future for the institution while honouring generations of players, supporters and administrators who shaped its identity.
Key projects lined up include the establishment of a Highlanders museum chronicling the club’s history and its icons, the publication of a commemorative Century Magazine, and the hosting of the Umcimbi weBosso musical event as well as a marathon to push health and wellness in the community, expected to become a flagship sporting and cultural event.
The club also plans to develop an amusement park to enhance family-friendly offerings as well as invest in female-friendly stadium facilities to promote inclusivity and improve the match-day experience for women.
Club officials said the centenary milestone presents an opportunity to give back to Bulawayo through projects that uplift the city while strengthening Highlanders’ community roots.
Running under the theme “Beyond Football: Inspiring Generations, celebrating a passion driven century rooted in pride, culture and football,” the centenary programme seeks to celebrate Highlanders’ heritage while positioning the club for the next century as both a sporting institution and a cultural symbol for the region.–@FungaiMuderere
