Bitter rivals DeMbare and Bosso clash in Murambinda for Uhuru Cup 2024

The country’s two biggest and most supported clubs Dynamos and Highlanders FC are set to lock horns in the President’s Independence Cup at the Murambinda B High School Stadium in Murambinda, Buhera, Manicaland Province on Thursday.

Highlanders are out to defend the title after winning it last year for the second successive time.

The Bulawayo giants won 5-3 after a penalty shoot out in Mt Darwin with the Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Paga missing the penalty for Dynamos.

Dynamos will be hoping to clinch the invitational trophy having last won it before the Covid-19 era.

In 2022, the Glamour Boys lost 1-0 at Barbourfields Stadium courtesy of former Bosso striker Stanley Ngala.

The two giants are ready for the tie as they left their towns to set base in Manicaland district in preparation for the 44th Independence celebrations.

This is the second time the Premier Soccer League traditional giants are locking horns this year after clashing in the season opener at Barbourfields.

Highlanders who are in form were 2-1 victors thanks to goals from Melikhaya Ncube and Archford Faira while Alex Mandinyenya scored for Dynamos.

Highlanders who drew reigning champions Ngezi Platinum Stars are currently leading the pack with 14 points after six matches.

Dynamos who lost 1-0 to Simba Bhora at the weekend are seated in position 14, closer to the relegation zone with six points after playing the same number of games.