Highlanders FC played out a drab goalless draw at Barbourfields Stadium in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Week Five encounter against FC Platinum.
Highlanders registered their fifth successive draw of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season after playing out a goalless stalemate against FC Platinum.
Bosso have now dropped 10 points in their opening five matches, a run that continues to hinder their early-season momentum.
Highlanders FC coach Benjani Mwaruwari has acknowledged growing pressure at the club after another frustrating result left Bosso still searching for their first win of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
The former Warriors captain admitted that repeated dropped points are becoming a concern, as Highlanders continue to struggle to convert performances into victories during a difficult opening stretch of the campaign.
“I’d prefer to win and not lose as well. Every coach does not want to lose a game. At the moment we are missing those three points,” said Mwaruwari.
Behind the results, Highlanders’ early season has also been affected by disruptions in team selection and a demanding fixture list, factors that have contributed to their inconsistent rhythm.
Mwaruwari conceded that there is no quick fix, stressing that the margin for error in the PSL is already proving thin.
“We have to work hard to get them because we all know how important they are,” he said.
“From the beginning of the season we’ve been facing tough games, and I think there won’t be any easy matches in the PSL this year.”
Ahead of the match, Highlanders endured a disruption after being forced into a late change just before kick-off, with Kudakwashe Mahachi replacing the unwell Lawrence Mhlanga.
The hosts were already dealing with notable absences, as star midfielder Mongameli Tshuma and goalkeeper Reward Muza were both unavailable, handing Aron Ngwenya a starting role.
Their difficulties continued in the 13th minute when Mvelo Khoza was stretchered off following a heavy challenge with an FC Platinum player. He was replaced by Andrew Mbeba.
FC Platinum made the brighter start and nearly took an early lead after captain Mbongeni Ndlovu set up Tadiwa Mushenje, but the forward misdirected his effort.
Highlanders gradually settled into the match, and Prince Ndlovu squandered a golden opportunity in the 32nd minute, taking too long on the ball and allowing the visitors to clear.
Nigerian forward Benjamin Adeogun and Never Rauzhi also had good chances, but neither side was able to find the breakthrough.
In the second half, both teams pushed forward and created openings, but despite several substitutions, neither side could convert, as the match ended goalless.
The result put Highlanders on number twelve, while FC Platinum jumped to number 9.
