After parting ways with DStv Premiership side Sekhukhune United, Zimbabwean goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini has resurfaced at his former club.
The veteran shot-stopper was spotted in action for Gauteng ABC Motsepe League outfit Highlands Park over the weekend in a Top 4 pre-season tournament, as first reported by Football Stage.
Babina Noko released Kapini before the start of the 2022/23 season alongside Ayanda Dlamini, Cheslyn Jampies, Lucky Boy Mokoena, Evans Rusike, Justin Shonga, Tshediso Patjie, Tumelo Matona, Sibusiso Mbonani, Siyabulela Shai, Seun Ledwaba, Charlton Mashumba and Rebone Ntsoane.
The former AmaZulu goalie will be hoping to secure a deal with the Lions of the North as the new season looms large.
Kapini also represented teams such as Black Aces, Highlanders FC, and Platinum Stars.
Allan Freese’s side finished second in Stream B of their provincial ABC League with 30 points last campaign, just two points adrift of stream leaders MM Platinum (La Masia), who went on to win the South African football third-tier national playoffs and gained promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Veteran goalkeeper Bruce Kapini reignites Highlanders dream with “come get me” call
Highlanders legend Bruce Kapini has sent a stir through the Bulawayo football scene, expressing his long-held desire to return to his boyhood club in a recent interview with FARPost. The 38-year-old shot-stopper, known for his command of the box and calming presence, hinted at a potential deal with the ambitious amateur side.
“Of course, it’s a dream to come back,” Kapini admitted. “If the circumstances were right, I could have returned earlier. I get asked about it all the time by the fans in Bulawayo, but it’s ultimately up to Bosso [Highlanders] to offer me a chance to contribute.”
While acknowledging ongoing contract negotiations, Kapini made it clear that finding the right fit is key. “It’s all about finding the right terms and a role that benefits both me as a senior player and the club’s ambitions,” he explained.
With Highlanders aiming for promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Kapini’s experience and leadership could prove invaluable. His arrival would not only bolster the squad’s defensive stability but also inspire confidence in the pursuit of their league goals.
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