Benjani Mwaruwari Jr started for Highlanders last weekend against title-chasing Hardrock, with his legendary father, Benjani Mwaruwari, watching closely from the technical area.
There is something intriguing about seeing a father-coach hand his son a starting berth, particularly in a demanding fixture against a side fighting for the league title.
It takes courage to bring your own child into a club you are already coaching.
Starting him against a team of Hardrock’s quality takes even more than courage.
But Benjani is no stranger to the demands of the game.
As a Zimbabwean football legend, who travelled the world through football, he has seen enough of the sport to know that putting his son on the pitch is not something he would do lightly.
He must be seeing something in the youngster.
And perhaps that is the most interesting part of this story.
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Several people, who have reached out to us have spoken positively about the youngster and his ability.
The surname comes with expectations, of course but he must grab the opportunity with both hands and showcase his capabilities.
Following in the footsteps of a father who achieved so much in the game is never easy.
But this is Mwaruwari Jr’s own journey.
Wishing the youngster all the best in his career.
May he build his own story and perhaps take off from where his father left off.
