Weekend of chibuku: All eyes on Cup quarter-finals

Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw CHIBUKU Super Cup fever is gripping the football-mad nation, with anticipation building ahead of a mouth-watering quarter-final programme that promises fireworks this weekend. With the prestigious knockout trophy now within reach, eight teams will battle for places in the semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling contest featuring some of the country’s biggest clubs and ambitious cup challengers. The Chibuku Super Cup has built a reputation for drama, giant-killing acts and memorable moments, and this year’s last-eight phase appears set to deliver another chapter of cup excitement. The action gets underway on Saturday when CAPS United face ZPC Kariba at Rufaro Stadium, with both sides aware that there is little margin for error in a competition where defeat means elimination. The Highlanders-MWOS clash is expected to draw significant interest in Bulawayo, with supporters likely to turn out in large numbers as both teams seek a coveted place in the semi-finals. Bosso go into the tie on the back of a goalless league draw against Triangle United at Gibbo Stadium. In that match, they were without midfield playmaker Mongameli Tshuma and Kudakwashe Mahachi, who were serving suspensions after accumulating three yellow cards.

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Published

10 Sep 2026

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