Scottland FC have lifted the Uhuru Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Highlanders in Maphisa, with Knowledge Musona getting the decisive goal in a tightly contested final.
By Advent Shoko
The win saw Scottland claim the 2026 Independence Day Cup after a disciplined performance that kept Highlanders quiet throughout the match. The Bulawayo giants struggled to break through a compact Scottland defence as the new champions managed the game professionally to seal the trophy.
In continental football, Mamelodi Sundowns are through to the CAF Champions League final after beating Esperance Tunis 2-0 on aggregate. The South African side, featuring Zimbabwean defender Divine Lunga, controlled both legs with tactical discipline and defensive strength.
Sundowns will now face AS FAR in the CAF Champions League final, with the first leg scheduled for 15 May in South Africa and the return leg on 24 May in Morocco. The winner will secure qualification to major international competitions, including FIFA global club tournaments.
Locally, the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Week 8 features a full set of 15:00 kick-offs across the country, with several key matchups expected to influence the early standings.
Football Results and Fixtures
Zimbabwe – Uhuru Cup
- Highlanders 0-1 Scottland FC
Zimbabwe – PSL
- Herentals FC 2-1 Hunters FC
England – Premier League
- Brentford 0-0 Fulham
- Leeds United 3-0 Wolves
- Newcastle United 1-2 AFC Bournemouth
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Brighton
- Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
Italy – Serie A
- Udinese 0-1 Parma
- Napoli 0-2 Lazio
- Roma 1-1 Atalanta
Germany – Bundesliga
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Augsburg
- Hoffenheim 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
- Union Berlin 1-2 Wolfsburg
- Werder Bremen 3-1 Hamburger SV
- Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 RB Leipzig
France – Ligue 1
- Lorient 2-0 Marseille
- Angers 1-1 Le Havre
- Lille 0-0 Nice
South Africa – Betway Premiership
- Marumo Gallants 0-0 Siwelele FC
- Orbit College 1-2 Golden Arrows
- Orlando Pirates 3-0 AmaZulu
- Polokwane City 0-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Spain – Copa del Rey
- Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (Real Sociedad win on penalties)
Fixtures (Today)
Zimbabwe – PSL
- Agama FC vs Simba Bhora
- CAPS United vs TelOne
- Triangle United vs Manica Diamonds
- FC Platinum vs MWOS
- Hardrock FC vs Ngezi Platinum Stars
England – Premier League
- Aston Villa vs Sunderland
- Everton vs Liverpool
- Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
- Manchester City vs Arsenal
Italy – Serie A
- Cremonese vs Torino
- Verona vs AC Milan
- Pisa vs Genoa
- Juventus vs Bologna
Germany – Bundesliga
- Freiburg vs Heidenheim
- Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart
- Borussia Monchengladbach vs Mainz
France – Ligue 1
- Monaco vs Auxerre
- Metz vs Paris FC
- Nantes vs Brest
- Strasbourg vs Rennes
- PSG vs Lyon
South Africa – Betway Premiership
- TS Galaxy vs Richards Bay
- Magesi FC vs Durban City
Portugal – Primeira Liga
- Sporting CP vs Benfica
- Porto vs Tondela
- Braga vs Famalicao
Scotland – Scottish Cup
- Celtic vs St Mirren
Greece Super League
- Aris 3-2 Volos
Warriors striker Tino Kadewere delivered a decisive moment in the Super League Greece clash, scoring the winning goal for Aris in a 3-2 victory over Volos in Group B action. Kadewere struck in the 76th minute to complete a strong comeback performance after Aris had been tested throughout the match. The Zimbabwe international’s contribution proved crucial as Aris secured all three points in a tightly contested encounter marked by end-to-end action and several momentum shifts.
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