Zimbabwean Independence Trophy
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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.
Previous winners are:[1]
- 1983 : Dynamos (Harare) (1)
- 1984 : Dynamos (Harare) (2)
- 1985 : Zonal match
- 1986 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (1)
- 1987 : Black Rhinos (Harare) (1)
- 1988 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (2)
- 1989 : Zimbabwe Saints (Bulawayo) (1)
- 1990 : Dynamos (Harare) (3)
- 1991 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (3)
- 1992 : CAPS United (Harare) (1)
- 1993 : CAPS United (Harare) (2)
- 1994 : Chapungu United (Gweru) (1)
- 1995 : Dynamos (Harare) (4)
- 1996 : CAPS United (Harare) (3)
- 1997 : CAPS United (Harare) (4)
- 1998 : Dynamos (Harare) (5)
- 1999 : Amazulu (Bulawayo) (1)
- 2000 : No cup held
- 2001 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (4)
- 2002 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (5)
- 2003 : Black Rhinos (Harare) (2)
- 2004 : Dynamos (Harare) (6)
- 2005 : Motor Action (1)
- 2006 : Masvingo United (Masvingo) (1)
- 2007 : Masvingo United (Masvingo) (2)
- 2008 : Shooting Stars (1)
- 2009 : Njube Sundowns (Gwanda) (1)
- 2010 : Dynamos (Harare) (7)
- 2011 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (6)[2]
- 2012 : Platinum (Zvishavane) (1)
- 2013 : Dynamos (Harare) (8)
- 2014 : Platinum(Harare) (9)
- 2015 : Dynamos (Zvishavane) (3)
- 2016 : Chicken Inn FC (Bulawayo) (1)
- 2017 : Dynamos (Harare) (10)
- 2019 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (7)
- 2020 : Not held
- 2021 : Dynamos (Harare) (11)
- 2022 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (8)
- 2023 : Highlanders (Bulawayo) (9)
- 2024 : Dynamos (Harare) (12)[3]
- 2025 : Dynamos (Harare) (13)[4]
Performance by club
| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Winning seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamos | 13 |
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| Highlanders | 9 |
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| CAPS United | 4 |
1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 | |
| Black Rhinos | 2 |
1987, 2003 | |
| Masvingo United | 2 |
2006, 2007 | |
| F.C. Platinum | 2 |
2012, 2014 | |
| Zimbabwe Saints | 1 |
1989 | |
| Chapungu United | 1 |
1994 | |
| Amazulu | 1 |
1999 | |
| Motor Action | 1 |
2005 | |
| Shooting Stars | 1 |
2008 | |
| Njube Sundowns | 1 |
2009 | |
| Chicken Inn | 1 |
2016 | |
References
- ↑ "Independence Trophy (for the "Uhuru Cup") (midway through page)". RSSSF. 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ Henry Mhara; Sukoluhle Mthethwa (18 April 2011). "Bosso beat Dynamos to lift Uhuru Cup". NewsDay. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ "Dynamos clinch 2024 Independence Cup trophy with e..." zimbabwenow.co.zw. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ Nyambabvu, Gilbert (19 April 2023). "Ten-man Bosso edge Dynamos on penalties to retain Uhuru Cup". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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