Sports Correspondent – Wicknell Chivayo has publicly declared his desire for Highlanders to appoint Benjani Mwaruwari as the club’s next head coach, pledging to personally finance the former Warriors striker’s full contract should Bosso agree to the proposal.

Highlanders are currently searching for a new coach after parting ways with Pieter De Jongh, whose four-month reign ended with the team battling for survival until the final day of the season.

In a detailed statement on social media, Chivayo — a key Highlanders benefactor — revealed that he met with Mwaruwari to discuss the possibility of taking charge at Bosso. He stated that he has already submitted an official proposal to the club’s executive.

Chivayo wrote: “This past Saturday I had one of the most cherishable moments of my life when I hosted two of Zimbabwe’s most iconic footballers at my home for breakfast, the legendary Benjamin Mwaruwaru and Harrington Shereni.

“Mkoma Benji confirmed that he would have an interest [in coaching Highlanders], provided that I exclusively guarantee all his contractual interests, should Highlanders consider him for the top job. I was deeply humbled by such a condition, which I also considered fair and reasonable for a football icon of his stature.”

The businessman clarified that any deal involving Mwaruwari would fall outside the US$1 million sponsorship package he pledged to the club earlier this year.

“I committed that, outside my US$1 million donation, I would personally secure and safeguard his contractual benefits over and above the sponsorship package, which remains available to help Bosso sign quality players for the 2026 Premier League season.

“I undertook to provide Mkoma Benji with a brand-new car of his choice as part of his conditions of service. In addition, I will be personally responsible for his monthly salary and benefits for the full duration of his contract should he be appointed.”

However, Chivayo emphasised that these additional conditions were exclusive to Mwaruwari’s potential appointment.

“I must, however, state clearly here and now that if the club opts for a different coach, the sponsorship package remains in place for the benefit of the team — but the additional conditions will not apply.”

Should Highlanders approve the proposal, the move would mark Mwaruwari’s return to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, having previously coached Ngezi Platinum.