THEY carried a coffin through the Rufaro Stadium turnstiles as if the burial had already been agreed upon. Painted in Dynamos’ blue and white, the coffin was hoisted by a small but defiant group of Highlanders supporters. The move was meant to provoke, to announce intent before a ball had been kicked.
This was theatre. A declaration that DeMbare’s afternoon was about to end badly. Mayibongwe “Mgijimi” Mkweli walked beside it, dreadlocked wig bouncing with every step, voice already raw long before kickoff.
It was October 26, 2025, and the fixture was a Chibuku Super Cup semi-final. Bosso had travelled to Harare believing this was their moment. Rufaro was close to full.
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The Vietnam and Mbare stands shimmered in blue and white. The City End answered back in black and white. Both teams were wobbling in the league, both clinging to the cup for relief, maybe even redemption.
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