In what’s quickly becoming the hottest soap opera in the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League, Highlanders’ preparations for their upcoming clash with Bikita Minerals have taken a wild detour—starring none other than new head coach Henriek De Jongh and first-choice goalkeeper Reward Muza in the lead roles of “The Great Goalkeeper Showdown.”

Here’s the plot twist: Muza, holder of the league’s second-best defensive record this season, found himself benched in favor of the seasoned captain Ariel Sibanda during Bosso’s recent 0-2 tumble to Telone. To make matters stickier than a half-forgotten sandwich in a kit bag, Highlanders also missed a crucial penalty that day—because why not add insult to injury?

Word on the street is that De Jongh has officially crowned Sibanda as his number one custodian going forward. Cue Muza’s meltdown. According to our insider, Muza wasn’t just mildly miffed—he was so put out he ghosted training on Monday like a mysterious footballing ninja. When De Jongh demanded an explanation on Tuesday, sparks flew and the coach reportedly told Muza to “pack his bags and hit the road.”

Chairman Kenneth Mhlophe didn’t sugarcoat things either, confirming that Muza’s no-show wasn’t excused by a single phone call or a doctor’s note. “He just didn’t show, and that’s that,” Mhlophe lamented to Zimpapers Sports Hub, probably while shaking his head in disbelief.

So as the drama unfolds, Bosso faces the prospect of heading into Bikita without a backup goalkeeper—a risky gambit for a team already juggling more problems than a math exam. Will Muza return with a dramatic apology? Will Sibanda rise to the occasion? Or will Highlanders’ goalkeeping woes continue to provide the league with entertainment on and off the pitch?

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