HIGHLANDERS will take delivery of the first of the three cars promised by a local clergy to help the club tie down their captains in three weeks time.

Speaking at the sidelines of a three-day church conference that ended on Sunday at Bulawayo’s Johane Masowe Chishanhu Selbourne Park, the sect leader Madzibaba Manuel Mutumwa said he has ordered from a local dealer.

Mutumwa, who last week pledged two cars for use by Highlanders’ captains, while serving the club, added another vehicle for the vice-captain.

Bosso are captained by goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda, who is deputised by defender Peter Muduhwa and Nqobizitha Masuku.

After hearing reports that Highlanders have started negotiating with key players for contract extensions, Mutumwa decided to “spice up” the talks by offering cars to the club.

Mutumwa of the Johane Chishanu Selbourne Park is a die-hard Highlanders’ supporter and he believes the club’s followers play “a big role” in keeping Bosso afloat, hence the need to assist office bearers in achieving their goals.

“I’m happy to see Highlanders players, coach and chief executive here at church as well as other sports personalities coming to get blessings. At first I had said I’ll get two cars for the club, but I learnt that there are three captains so each of them deserves a car.

When the Lord blesses me and the church, I see no reason why I shouldn’t bless the team that I love most by giving them cars.

I’ve ordered the cars from a local dealer who said he has a shipment coming from Japan which should be arriving in three weeks time,” said Mutumwa.-Chronicle