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Scottland FC to face Kaizer Chiefs in Toyota Cup
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
Scottland FC, the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions, have been confirmed as participants in this year's Toyota Cup. Tournament director Jessica Motaung announced that Scottland FC will be the latest African club to be invited to the pre-season competition, which features Kaizer Chiefs FC. This marks a significant moment for Zimbabwean football, as Scottland FC becomes the third club to participate in the tournament since its launch in 2024. Young Africans of Tanzania were the first invited guests in 2024, followed by Asante Kotoko of Ghana in 2025. The Toyota Cup is an annual pre-season fixture that pits Kaizer Chiefs against top opposition from across the continent. For Scottland FC and their owner, Honourable Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya, this invitation highlights the club's growing continental profile. The fixture will provide coach Norman Mapeza's squad with valuable experience against a Kaizer Chiefs side that regularly competes in the CAF Champions League.
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