By Tendai Chisiri
BULAWAYO – Highlanders FC has called on supporters and stakeholders to stop chanting tribal, discriminatory, defamatory, and abusive statements at matches, saying such behavior undermines the club’s values and legacy.
In an official club statement released this week, Bosso said it “strongly urges” all fans to refrain from offensive chanting during matches and football-related gatherings. The plea comes as the club celebrates its centenary milestone this year.
“As the Club celebrates its centenary milestone, we remain committed to preserving the values of unity, respect, diversity, and inclusion that have defined Highlanders over generations,” the statement read.
The club emphasized that while passionate support is encouraged, it must be exercised “responsibly and within the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect.” It added that “any form of tribalism, hate speech, personal attacks, or defamatory chanting has no place in football and undermines the image, values, and legacy of our great institution.”
Highlanders, founded in 1926 as Siyinqaba, said the club represents people “from all walks of life, across all tribes, communities, and backgrounds, united by a common passion and love for Bosso.”
The club called on supporters to “uphold the dignity of the Club by promoting positive support that inspires the players, respects opponents and match officials, and reflects the true identity of Highlanders Football Club.”
It also pledged to continue working with authorities, supporter leadership structures, and stakeholders to ensure a “safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all matches.”
“Together, let us protect the legacy of Bosso and ensure that football remains a unifying force for all,” the statement concluded.
The statement was issued “By Order of the Club.”
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Highlanders FC Urges Fans to End Tribal and Abusive Chanting as Club Marks Centenary
BULAWAYO – Highlanders FC has called on supporters and stakeholders to stop chanting tribal, discriminatory, defamatory, and abusive statements at matches, saying such behavior undermines the club’s values and legacy.
In an official club statement released this week, Bosso said it “strongly urges” all fans to refrain from offensive chanting during matches and football-related gatherings. The plea comes as the club celebrates its centenary milestone this year.
“As the Club celebrates its centenary milestone, we remain committed to preserving the values of unity, respect, diversity, and inclusion that have defined Highlanders over generations,” the statement read.
The club emphasized that while passionate support is encouraged, it must be exercised “responsibly and within the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect.” It added that “any form of tribalism, hate speech, personal attacks, or defamatory chanting has no place in football and undermines the image, values, and legacy of our great institution.”
Highlanders, founded in 1926 as Siyinqaba, said the club represents people “from all walks of life, across all tribes, communities, and backgrounds, united by a common passion and love for Bosso.”
The club called on supporters to “uphold the dignity of the Club by promoting positive support that inspires the players, respects opponents and match officials, and reflects the true identity of Highlanders Football Club.”
It also pledged to continue working with authorities, supporter leadership structures, and stakeholders to ensure a “safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at all matches.”
“Together, let us protect the legacy of Bosso and ensure that football remains a unifying force for all,” the statement concluded.
The statement was issued “By Order of the Club.”
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