Zimbabwean Independence Trophy Explained

The Zimbabwean Independence Trophy is a Zimbabwean association football knockout tournament. It was created as a clubs competition in 1983 played during commemorations of the country's independence. The final is usually played on 18 April, which is the nation's Independence Day.

Winners

Previous winners are:^[1]

• 1983 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 1984 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 1985 : zonal match
• 1986 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)
• 1987 : Black Rhinos (Harare)
• 1988 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)
• 1989 : Zimbabwe Saints (Bulawayo)
• 1990 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 1991 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)
• 1992 : CAPS United (Harare)
• 1993 : CAPS United (Harare)
• 1994 : Chapungu United (Gweru)
• 1995 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 1996 : CAPS United (Harare)
• 1997 : CAPS United (Harare)
• 1998 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)
• 1999 : Amazulu (Bulawayo)
• 2000 : No cup held
• 2001 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)
• 2002 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)
• 2003 : Black Rhinos (Harare)
• 2004 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 2005 : Motor Action
• 2006 : Masvingo United (Masvingo)
• 2007 : Masvingo United (Masvingo)
• 2008 : Shooting Stars
• 2009 : Njube Sundowns (Gwanda)
• 2010 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 2011 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)^[2]
• 2012 : Platinum (Zvishavane)
• 2013 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 2014 : Platinum (Zvishavane)
• 2015 : Platinum (Zvishavane)
• 2016 : Chicken Inn FC (Bulawayo)
• 2017 : Dynamos (Harare)
• 2019 : Highlanders (Bulawayo)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Independence Trophy (for the "Uhuru Cup") (midway through page). 2010. RSSSF. 31 May 2011.
2. News: Bosso beat Dynamos to lift Uhuru Cup. 12 April 2012. NewsDay. 18 April 2011. Henry Mhara. Sukoluhle Mthethwa.