05/01/2026
: Bulawayo football giants Highlanders FC have officially confirmed the appointment of South African tactician Thabo Senong as their new head coach. In a press release dated 4 January 2026, the club announced that Senong will lead the technical team as the โBossoโ family enters a pivotal transition period.
Senong arrives with a distinguished resume in Southern African football, having previously served as the head coach of the South Africa Under-20 national team and the Lesotho senior menโs national team. His career highlights include leading South Africa to a COSAFA Under-20 title in 2013 and participating in multiple FIFA U-20 World Cups. Most recently, he had been involved in FIFAโs technical development scheme under Arsene Wenger, a background the club believes will be invaluable for their tactical organization and youth development.
Joining Senong on the bench is a familiar face for the Highlanders faithful. Mkhokheli Dube has been named as the new assistant coach, marking a return to the club where he previously excelled as a player. Dube, a veteran who enjoyed a long professional career in both the United States and South Africa before returning to Bosso in 2020, is expected to provide a crucial bridge between the technical staff and the squad. The club highlighted his deep understanding of Highlandersโ culture and traditions as a key asset in motivating the players.
The official statement expressed a warm welcome to both coaches and noted that further additions to the technical team and playing staff will be revealed in due course.
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