Former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari is expected to assume a significant technical role at Highlanders as part of the club’s broader restructuring ahead of the new season, with Bosso placing renewed emphasis on experience, identity and institutional continuity.
The former Premier League striker has been in discussions with the club for some time and is viewed as a long-term football asset rather than a short-term solution. His anticipated role is understood to be technical in nature, aimed at strengthening Highlanders’ football philosophy, player development pathways and high-level decision-making.
Separately, newly appointed head coach Thabo Senong returned to South Africa last week after being advised by Zimbabwean immigration authorities to do so while awaiting the processing of his work permit. Senong had arrived in the country ahead of his official unveiling but entered on a visitor’s visa, prompting officials to recommend his temporary departure to avoid breaching immigration regulations.
Highlanders clarified that Senong was not deported and remains their head coach designate. The club expects his work permit to be processed within one to three weeks, after which he will return to Zimbabwe to formally take charge of the team.
In Senong’s absence, assistant coach Mkhokheli Dube continues to oversee pre-season preparations. Club officials maintain that the technical structure remains intact and that planning for the new campaign has not been disrupted.
The renewed attention on Benjani also follows earlier public comments by club benefactor Wicknell Chivayo, who had advocated for the former Warriors captain to be appointed head coach. Highlanders declined that proposal, citing due process and governance structures, but remained open to integrating Benjani in a role aligned with the club’s long-term vision.
For Bosso, the message is clear: restructuring is ongoing, leadership is layered, and short-term administrative developments will not derail broader football objectives.
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