BULAWAYO – After a disappointing start to their Premier Soccer League (PSL) campaign with a 1-0 defeat away to newcomers MWOS last weekend, Bulawayo giants, Highlanders bounced back in emphatic fashion.
They thumped Kwekwe United 4-0 at their fortress Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.
Bosso striker Brighton ‘Maninja’ Ncube was the hero of the day, netting a hat-trick in front of an ecstatic home crowd.
He converted two penalties and added a simple tap-in after a slick exchange of passes with McKinnon Mushore.
It was Melikhaya Ncube who set the tone for what was a dominant performance for the Kelvin Kaindu coached side.
He opened the scoring with two minutes into the match following his powerful and well directed header off a pinpoint cross from impressive Mason Mushore, McKinnon’s brother.
Fans rejoiced as Bosso registered their first victory of the season.
They had probably thronged the stadium questioning their team’s ability to secure a victory after last week’s shocking defeat.
However, their doubts were quickly put to rest as Bosso put on a scintillating display.
Much to their delight, they sang in unison and danced throughout the match.
At some stage in the second half, some from the popular Soweto End bay, even braved the rain while their colleagues sought shelter in the VIP section.
The victory came as a sigh of relief for Kaindu who has been dealing with off the field financial challenges.
It comes after Bosso is struggling to pay players and staff.
The club had last paid its players and staff in December.
However, last Friday, January salaries were finally settled, and that was perhaps a key factor behind the team’s spirited performance against Kwekwe United.
Meanwhile, for Kwekwe United coach Saul Chaminuka, the heavy defeat was a stark contrast to their impressive 1-1 draw against the 2023 champions Ngezi Platinum Stars in their opening match.
Having shown resilience last weekend, the newly promoted side was overwhelmed by Bosso’s firepower at Barbourfields.
Following the result, its back to the drawing board for Kwekwe United while Bosso hope to continue with such a performance going forward.
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