Highlanders have diplomatically rejected businessman, Sir Wicknell’s gesture to have them appoint former Warriors striker Benjan Mwaruwari as their head coach.
The development comes after the businessman offered to pay the Mwaruwari if they would give him the head coach position.
In a statement, the club said, Highlanders Football Club recognise the gesture by their benefactor.
“Highlanders Football Club recognise the gesture by their benefactor, Sir Wicknell Chivayo in which he made a proposal to facilitate and take care of Benjani Mwaruwari if he were to be engaged as the club’s Head Coach.
“While the news is greatly appreciated and the club believes he acted with the best interests of the club at heart, the club would like to remind its stakeholders that there are processes and procedures that are in place that speak to the hiring of Technical and playing staff.
“The club is in the process of finalising with a potential candidate to take over from Mr. De Jongh in time for the coming season.
“This development will be shared with the Highlanders FC family once concluded.
“We thank Sir Chivayo for his consideration and continued support of the club. We look forward to greater support as the club turns 100 years in the year 2026.”
