“They Were Architects Of Our Vision, Guardians Of Our Values”: Bosso Mourns Officials Killed In Car Crash

Highlanders Football Club has confirmed the death of its chairman, Rtd Col Kenneth Mhlophe, vice-chairman Sifiso Siziba and executive committee member for finance Nkani Khoza in a road traffic accident.

In a statement on Friday, the club said the three officials passed away as they were returning from the club’s league fixture against ZPC Kariba on Thursday evening, 23 July 2026.

The trio died after their vehicle was involved in a fatal accident in Lochard, about 50km from Bulawayo along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.

They had travelled to Kariba for Highlanders’ Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against ZPC Kariba, which Bosso lost 1-0 on Wednesday.

“They were far more than club officials. They were the architects of the club’s vision, the guardians of our values, and father figures to so many within the Highlanders Football Club family. Their leadership, wisdom, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Bosso will never be forgotten,” the club said.

Highlanders extended its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, the football fraternity, its members and supporters.

“We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones, the football fraternity, our members, supporters, and everyone whose lives they touched. We ask that you keep the bereaved families in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement read.

The club said further details regarding funeral arrangements and other official matters will be communicated in due course.

“Rest in peace and power, our leaders. Your legacy will live on forever in the heart of Highlanders Football Club.”

Mhlophe, who owned Nokel Security, was in his second spell as Highlanders chairman and had recently indicated he would not seek re-election when his term ends in January 2027.

Siziba was a senior officer in the Zimbabwe Republic Police, while Khoza was the owner of Totally Uniforms, a school supplies company.

The club’s statement follows reports that the executives’ Ford Raptor hit a cow before colliding with a bus, with a fourth person, a woman travelling with them, also killed in the accident.