Highlanders and Chicken Inn renew their Bulawayo rivalry at Barbourfields Stadium on Thursday in the first round of the Chibuku Super Cup, with both sides viewing the cup as a chance to reset their seasons.
The derby arrives at a critical moment for the two giants, who have struggled to find consistency in the league and are eager to avoid an early exit from the knockout competition. A win would not only secure progress to the next round but also provide a much-needed lift for fans and players alike.
Highlanders, under pressure to deliver silverware, will look to use home advantage at Barbourfields to edge their city rivals. Chicken Inn, meanwhile, know that a strong cup run could help salvage what has been a challenging campaign.
With the Chibuku Super Cup offering a direct route to continental qualification, the stakes are high. The losing side will face an early elimination, adding extra tension to an already heated local derby.
