By Sports Reporter
CONFUSION has rocked the appointment of Benjani Mwariwari as the Highlander Football Club Coach with hints suggesting the team’s stalwarts are not comfortable with “imposition.”
Despite numerous media reports confirming the appointment Highlanders chief executive Denzel Mnkandla is singing from a different hymn book saying the club will not confirm anything until there is something signed and finalised.
“The Benjani issue is an issue that the club has not spoken about or responded to, and rightly so. It will remain that way until the club and Benjani have an agreement of some sort. Nothing to comment on at this time,” said Mnkandla.
Long-time follower Cathrine Mkhwananzi struck a different tone, saying she is loyal to the badge, not the individuals who come and go.
“I don’t support Benjani, I support Highlanders. Whoever comes on board will get my following like I have always,” she wrote.
“Whether it’s a new coach, new player, or new leadership, I will always support it, as one day they will leave the club, and Highlanders will remain.”
Vice-chairman Fiso Siziba told the Chronicle that the trip to Harare was actually for talks with sponsors Sakunda and Betterbrands, owned by business tycoons Kuda Tagwirei and Pedzai Scot Sakupwanya, both of whom are close associates of Chivayo. Said Siziba:
“Please try and confirm your facts first. We were in Harare to meet Sakunda and Betterbrands.”
However, Siziba did not comment on the ongoing debate over the technical bench issue. Reports also indicate that Highlanders lifetime members are angry with the club’s leadership
