Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals served up a weekend of unforgettable drama, comebacks, and upsets as Highlanders, MWOS, Dynamos, and Triangle United sealed their places in the semi-finals. From nail-biting penalty shootouts to stunning upsets, fans witnessed knockout football at its finest.
Dynamos Survive Penalty Drama
Dynamos edged ZPC Kariba 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 stalemate at Rufaro Stadium.
The match was fiercely contested, with DeMbare dominating large spells but failing to find the breakthrough in regulation time. ZPC Kariba defended bravely, dragging the tie to penalties.
The shootout belonged to substitute goalkeeper Tatenda Makoni, who pulled off yet another crucial save, making it three penalty stops in the tournament so far. His heroics inspired Dynamos to victory, while Ngwenya was crowned ZTN Prime King of the Match.
Fans showered Makoni with offerings after the match, a sign of appreciation for his growing stature as a Glamour Boys cult hero.
Final Result: Dynamos 0-0 ZPC Kariba (Dynamos win 4-2 on penalties)
Triangle Stun Manica Diamonds
Triangle United delivered the shock of the round, defeating heavily fancied Manica Diamonds 2-0.
An early opener set the tone before a ruthless second-half strike in the 70th minute doubled the lead. Manica struggled to break down Genesis Mangombe’s disciplined men, who frustrated the hosts and held firm until the final whistle.
Final Result: Manica Diamonds 0-2 Triangle United
MWOS Eliminate Bikita Minerals
MWOS FC announced themselves on the big stage with a commanding 3-1 win over Bikita Minerals at Gibbo Stadium.
Clive Kwangwari fired them ahead in the 5th minute, before substitutes combined brilliantly in the 69th: Malvern Mudzuka’s switch released Jerry Makangira, whose perfect cross was headed in by Arthur Banda.
Bikita briefly raised hopes with a 75th-minute strike, but just moments later, Wilson Mensah curled home a sensational free-kick to seal the contest.
Final Result: Bikita Minerals 1-3 MWOS
MWOS Goal Scorers:
Clive Kwangwari (5’)
Arthur Banda (69’)
Wilson Mensah (75’, free-kick)
Highlanders Stun Scottland In Penalty Drama
Highlanders produced a thrilling comeback against Scottland, drawing 2-2 in regulation time before edging them 2-1 on penalties.
Scottland looked set for glory after goals from Mureremba (8’) and Khama Billiat (34’), but Highlanders fought back. Learnmore Muyambo pulled one back in the 36th minute, and Andrew Mbeba equalised in stoppage time to send the tie to penalties.
Ariel Sibanda then became Bosso’s saviour, pulling off decisive saves in the shootout.
Penalty Summary:
Scottland:
Ronald Pfumbidzai ✅
Godknows Murwira ❌
Terrence Dzvukamanja ❌
Shidolo ❌
Albert Manenji ❌
Highlanders:
Malvern Hativagoni ❌
Marvin Sibanda ❌
Melikhaya Ncube ✅
Prince Ndlovu ✅
Final Result: Scottland 2-2 Highlanders (Highlanders win 2-1 on penalties)
What’s Next?
With the quarter-finals done and dusted, the Chibuku Super Cup semi-finalists are confirmed:
√ Highlanders
√ MWOS FC
√ Dynamos
√ Triangle United
The stage is now set for blockbuster clashes as four in-form sides battle for a spot in the prestigious final.
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