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Highlanders Set for Blockbuster Clash with Scottland FC in Chibuku Super Cup Quarterfinals

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6 months ago

September 7, 2025

HARARE — The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the Chibuku Super Cup as Highlanders FC prepare to face newly promoted and title-chasing Scottland FC in the quarterfinals of Zimbabwe’s premier knockout tournament.

Highlanders booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Herentals FC. Their next challenge, however, promises to be a stern test against a Scottland FC side that has taken the Premier League by storm this season. Despite being newcomers, Scottland FC have quickly earned a reputation as one of the strongest contenders for the domestic crown, boasting a star-studded lineup and fearless attacking play.

Elsewhere in the draw, defending champions Dynamos FC will lock horns with ZPC Kariba, who edged Chicken Inn 6–5 on penalties in a dramatic encounter on Saturday.

With the tournament heating up, fans can expect fireworks as clubs battle for supremacy and a shot at silverware. The Highlanders–Scottland FC clash, in particular, promises to be a headline-grabber, pitting tradition against ambition in what could be the tie of the round.

The full quarterfinal draw is as follows:

Fixture
Bikita Minerals FC vs MWOS FC
Manica Diamonds FC vs Triangle United FC
Dynamos FC vs ZPC Kariba FC
Highlanders FC vs Scottland FC

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Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw Results

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

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6 days ago

February 16, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

Taking place ahead of Monday evening’s tie between Macclesfield and Brentford, the draw was made by Joe Cole and Karen Carney as clubs look to seal a place in the quarter-final.

Winning clubs in the fifth round will receive £238,500 from the competition prize fund for the 2025-26 season.

The final schedule for the fifth round will be confirmed in due course, following talks with clubs, broadcast partners and local authorities.

The Draw

1 Fulham v Southampton
2 Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
3 Newcastle United v Manchester City
4 Leeds United v Norwich City
5 Mansfield Town v Arsenal
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
7 Wrexham v Chelsea
8 West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea to Reach Carabao Cup Final

Arsenal secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the second leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. The victory sealed a 4–2 aggregate win for the Gunners, booking their first domestic cup final appearance since 2020.

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3 weeks ago

February 3, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The reigning Premier League leaders will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the final, scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal’s disciplined performance ensured they held off Chelsea’s late pressure, with the decisive goal in the 97th minute by Kai Havertz proving enough to send Mikel Arteta’s side through to a much-anticipated showdown at Wembley.

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Nakamba Signs with Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday, a Championship (English second-tier) club, has signed Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba on a deal until the end of the season after he was released by League One (English third tier) side Luton Town FC.

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3 weeks ago

February 2, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The club confirmed the latest development on their social media platforms.

Wednesday have signed Marvelous Nakamba on a free transfer 🦉

Welcome to the Owls, Marvelous! 👊

🔗 https://t.co/poSVzvSHPf pic.twitter.com/mlGdRWAriR
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) February 2, 2026