HIGHLANDERS' chairman Peter Dube is confident that his club will be more competitive in the 2016 season despite their failure to sign big name players during the present transfer window.
The Bulawayo giants, who last won the league championship in 2006, have instead promoted three players, Prince Banda, Adrian Sila and Charlot Siyalonga, from their junior ranks into the first team.
However, they lost Valentine Ndaba to rivals Dynamos and also failed to retain the services of striker Obidiah Tarumbwa, defender Teenage Hadebe and midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku who were on loan from Zifa Southern Region Division One side Bantu Rovers.
Tarumbwa has since moved to Chicken Inn and Masuku to FC Platinum, while Hadebe's injury has delayed finalisation of his intended move to the Gamecocks.
Veteran midfielder Mthulisi Maphosa’s contract was not renewed and he is one of the senior players presently trying their luck at PSL new boys Bulawayo City.
Crucially though, Bosso managed to retain the services of defenders Erick Mudzingwa and Felix Chindungwe, as well as goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda, whose contracts had run out.
Responding to questions about the team's preparations for the 2016 season Modern Ngwenya as the new vice chairman said Bosso cannot afford to sign big name players at the moment.
Highlanders are still awaiting the arrival of Dutch coach Erol Akbay, who is expected to join the squad as soon as his work permit is issued.
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