Highlanders team manager and former Soccer Star of the Year Zenzo Moyo has urged supporters to remain patient, insisting the club’s current technical team is among the strongest ever assembled at Bosso.
The Bulawayo giants have quietly built momentum after an inconsistent start to the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign, collecting 11 points from their last five matches and extending their unbeaten run to six games.
Despite sitting seventh on the table, Highlanders are only six points behind leaders Hardrock and have suffered just one defeat in 15 league matches.
Moyo, who won the Soccer Star of the Year award in 2000, believes the experience within the coaching department will ultimately pay dividends as the club marks its centenary celebrations.
Led by former Zimbabwe captain Benjani Mwaruwari, the Highlanders technical team also includes former Bosso stars Bekithemba Ndlovu, Mkokheli Dube and veteran goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda.
Speaking to Zimpapers Sports Hub, Moyo said supporters should focus on the team’s resilience rather than the number of drawn matches.
“Our fans have to be patient. Over the years, I think this is one of the best technical teams that our club has assembled when we talk of experience,” said Moyo.
Highlanders recorded a 2-1 victory over FC Hunters at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, securing only their fourth win of the season but maintaining their impressive record of just one loss.
The club has drawn 10 matches so far, the highest number in the league, a statistic that has frustrated some supporters.
However, Moyo believes the team’s low defeat count is a sign of progress rather than concern.
“At the end of the day, people must not judge us by the number of draws that we have picked up. Remember, we have lost just once this season,” he said.
The former striker noted that Highlanders are already performing better than they were at the same stage last season, when they had suffered three defeats.
“We know what we are doing. There is no need for them to press the panic button. We are not doing badly. People should look at the draws; we have lost once and it shows we are building something.
“The technical team is cooking something special as we celebrate 100 years. We are calling for patience and more patience.”
Moyo also defended the credentials of the coaching staff, highlighting their success both as players and coaches.
“Beke has won three or four championships, Mkokheli has five championships, I have won three. Ariel was one of the longest-serving players, while coach Mwaruwari played at the highest level. We are talking about people who know what they are doing; it’s not like we were picked from the streets.”
Highlanders are among the league’s form teams alongside Scottland and Herentals, with all three clubs collecting 11 points from their last five matches.
Traditional rivals CAPS United have managed six points during the same period, while Dynamos have collected seven.
At the other end of the table, Agama and Manica Diamonds have shown signs of improvement. Agama have climbed out of the relegation zone after collecting seven points from their last five matches, while Manica Diamonds have earned nine.
TelOne and Triangle United have struggled most in recent weeks, each managing just two points from a possible 15.
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