Highlanders FC Dump Pieter De Jongh After Underwhelming Four-Month Spell
Highlanders have officially parted ways with Dutch coach Pieter De Jongh after choosing not to extend his contract, bringing an end to a brief and largely unconvincing spell at the club.
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A Short Tenure With Little Impact
According to Soccer24, De Jongh’s final assignment came on Sunday against Chicken Inn, closing a stint that lasted just over four months.
He arrived in July on a temporary deal, stepping in at a time when Bosso were desperate for stability. The club had been struggling for consistency, and he replaced interim coach Try Ncube with the hope of steering the team toward a stronger finish.
League Performance Fails to Inspire Confidence
Despite the expectations, the team’s fortunes barely shifted. Highlanders managed just one league victory under his guidance, accompanied by seven draws and one defeat.
This sequence left Bosso battling to secure their PSL status until the final weekend — a situation that convinced the club’s leadership that a new direction was necessary.
The high volume of draws and lack of cutting edge became a major talking point among supporters and officials alike.
Cup Exit Added to the Frustration
De Jongh’s time in the Chibuku Super Cup also ended on a disappointing note.
Highlanders reached the semifinals but were sent packing by fierce rivals Dynamos, further diminishing the Dutchman’s prospects of staying on.
Fan Reactions as Bosso Parts Ways With De Jongh
Supporters have expressed mixed feelings following Highlanders’ decision to let Pieter De Jongh go.
Some fans welcomed the move, arguing that his departure was necessary as concerns over discipline had begun to surface, while others felt he deserved credit for stabilising the team during a difficult period.
Many noted that Bosso were sinking when he arrived and believe his ability to grind out draws played a role in keeping the club in the PSL. Despite this, calls for a fresh start dominated the discussion, with supporters suggesting names such as Joel Luphahla and Norman Mapeza as possible replacements.
@Mtha Nyoni;
Yha let him go, he was beginning to instil indiscipline to the players.
I wish they bring in Joel Luphahla
@Rambirai Zvoma;
He tried his level best, bye the The Champ
@Sja Matshelela;
So the executive expected better results than these with those kind players hahaha hayi they must be joking ahh 😂😂😂
@Thabani Joshua Mabhoe;
When he came bosso was losing games,bosso was sinking deep,atleast he manages those single points per game to keep bosso in the psl caz Try and crew were taking it deep.he lost 1 match aswell
@Pot Mo Gaza;
Give him the credit for coming with energy,he had a strong belief of turning things around for ibosso ngekhani
@Thabiso Mhlanga;
Noman mapeza is available get him before someone make a move