Thousands Mourn Highlanders Officials Killed in Crash

Thousands of mourners, including government and traditional leaders, packed Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo to honour four Highlanders Football Club officials killed in a road accident while returning from a league match, iHarare and Daily News reported. The emotional send-off united the football fraternity in grief and underscored the perilous state of Zimbabwe’s highways. The officials were travelling from a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League fixture when their vehicle was involved in a fatal crash, highlighting the inadequate safety infrastructure that continues to claim lives. The tragedy has reignited calls for urgent investment in road safety measures, with fans and officials demanding better travel protocols for teams. Highlanders, one of Zimbabwe’s most storied clubs, has been plunged into mourning, and the broader football community has rallied in solidarity. The incident has also prompted the league to review its transport arrangements for clubs.