Dynamos F.C.

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Dynamos Harare
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Full nameDynamos Football Club
Nickname(s)DeMbare, The Glamour Boys
Founded1963;61 years ago (1963) [1] [2]
Ground Rufaro Stadium, National Sports Stadium
Harare, Zimbabwe
Capacity60,000 [3]
Coach Genesis Mangombe (interim)
League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League
2023 3rd

Dynamos F.C. (also referred to as both The Glamour Boys, and De-Mbare) is a Zimbabwean professional football club based since 1963 at Rufaro Stadium, Mbare, Harare. The team currently participates in Zimbabwe's top-tier, the Premier Soccer League. Founded in 1963 after a merger between two lesser teams in Mbare, Harare Township, Rhodesia, Dynamos quickly became one of the strongest sides in the Rhodesian league, and by the attainment of the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980 had become the country's most successful football team, having won six national championships. Dynamos have since won 22 league championships – a national record – and at least 16 trophy/cup honours.

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In 1998, Dynamos contested the final of the CAF African Champions League against Ivorian side ASEC MIMOSAS, and lost the two-legged match under highly controversial circumstances.

Historically, Dynamos has been considered one of the great African teams.

History

Dynamos Football Club was founded in 1963. [1] The team's founder, Sam Dauya, was inspired to form a club for local black players in Salisbury (now Harare) by the establishment of an exclusively white club the previous year and the recent disbanding of two local black teams, Salisbury City and Salisbury United. [2] [4] To this end, Dauya prepared an emblem and wrote a club constitution. [2] Former City and United players were then organised by Dauya into Dynamos, a combined team that, during its first year in existence, won the national championship ahead of white-dominated Salisbury Callies. [1] Dynamos became the first black team to consistently challenge the predominantly white Rhodesia National Football League, winning successive championships in 1965 and 1966. [1] A key player of the original Dynamos team was Patrick Dzvene, who became the first black Rhodesian to play outside his homeland in 1964 when he joined Zambian club Ndola United. [5] Known as "Amato the Devil" or the "midfield magician", [5] he was subsequently targeted by two English clubs, Arsenal and Aston Villa; however, Ndola refused to sell him. [4]

The original first team poses with the Austin Cup in 1963 DynamosOriginals1963.jpg
The original first team poses with the Austin Cup in 1963

Dynamos acquired their nickname, the Glamour Boys, through their early style of playing: Dynamos played "carpet soccer" – football based around passes along the ground – and based their game around "entertainment and winning, attacking football". [4] The club won three more domestic titles before the replacement of the Rhodesia National Football League with the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League in 1980, and, during that year, became the first champions of Zimbabwe. Because of the recognition of Zimbabwe's independence following the end of Rhodesia (latterly Zimbabwe Rhodesia), Zimbabwean clubs were, from 1981, allowed to contest continental competitions for the first time. As Zimbabwean champions, the side therefore entered the African Cup of Champions Clubs for the first time in 1981. Dynamos won their first match in the Cup of Champions Clubs 5–0, and, as of 2010, have never lost a first-round match in continental competition. The team reached the quarter-finals during their first season in the tournament, an achievement that was matched twice more during the 1980s – in 1984 and 1987. Meanwhile, the team dominated the Zimbabwean league, winning six out of the first seven editions of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, including the first four. Dynamos also clinched the Cup of Zimbabwe in 1985, 1986 and 1989 as well as the 1983 Zimbabwean Independence Trophy.

The team claimed four more Zimbabwean titles during the 1990s, as well as a further Cup of Zimbabwe and three more Independence Trophies. Following the 1997 league win – the club's 17th overall – Dynamos embarked on a run in the 1998 CAF Champions League that was ended only in the final by a 4–2 aggregate defeat by ASEC Mimosas, champions of the Côte d'Ivoire. After a barren start to the 2000s during which the side did not win a single title or Cup of Zimbabwe, Dynamos won their sixth Double in 2007, and, as a result of winning the Zimbabwean title, qualified once more for the Champions League. Despite defeating ASEC earlier in the tournament, Dynamos were overcome by Coton Sport of Cameroon in the semi-finals. This was the team's best Champions League run in their history. Much of this success was achieved when the much admired Patson Moyo was the chairman of the football club.

Identity

Dynamos are known primarily by their nicknames: DeMbare, Chazunguza, 7 million or the Glamour Boys. DeMbare refers to the club's location and origins. Some sources have linked this to Charles Mabika while the Glamour Boys label has its roots in the elaborate and entertaining "carpet soccer" style of play exhibited by the team during its early years. [4]

The club's colours are blue and white. [3]

Stadium

Dynamos FC have no Stadium of their own. The club relies on rented City Harare Council stadiums.

Honours and achievements

As of 18 July 2016 [1] [4]

Domestic honours

Pre-independence (pre-1980)

HonourTitleYear(s)
Rhodesia National Football League Champions51963, 1965, 1970, 1976, 1978
Cup of Rhodesia Winners11976

Post-independence (post-1980)

HonourTitlesYear(s)
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Champions161980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Runners-up81987, 1988, 1996, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015
Cup of Zimbabwe / Mbada Diamonds Cup Winners71985, 1988, 1989, 1996, 2007, 2011, 2012
Zimbabwean Independence Trophy Winners81983, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2017
Zimbabwean Charity ShieldWinners12002

Current squad (2024-2025 season)

1. Prince Tafiremutsa

2. Frank Kuchineyi

3. Tatenda Makoni

4. Frank Makarati (C)

5. Kevin Moyo

6. Emmanuel Jalai

7. Elvis Moyo

8. Tendaishe Magwaza

9. Donald Dzvinyai

10. Nomore Chinyerere

11. Donald Mudadi

12. Tanaka Shandirwa

13. Issa Sadiki

14. Tino Makwinja

15. Shadreck Nyahwa

16. Temptation Chiwunga

17. Emmanuel Ziocha

18. Emmanuel Paga

19. Arthur Musiyiwa

20. Keith Madera

21. Sadney Uri Khob

22. Blessing Dziwo

23. Fredrick Ansah Botchway

24. Freddy Lyndon Alick

25. Elton Chikona

26. Vusa Ngwenya

27. Tendai Chidziva

28. Jayden Bakari

29. Tendai Matindife

30. Trymore Matselele

31. Meki Shaheed Meki

32. Ephany Gwavava

33. Eli Llunga

34. Martin Mapisa

Performance in continental competitions

1981  – Quarter-final
1982  – Second round
1983  – Second round
1984  – Quarter-final
1986  – Second round
1987  – Quarter-final
1990  – Second round
1995  – Quarter-final
1996  – Second round
1998  – Runner-up
1999  – Group stage (Top 8)
2008  – Semi-finalist
2010  – Group stage (Top 8)
2011  – First round
2012  – Second round
2013  – First round
2014  – First round
2004  – Round of 32
2012  – Play-off round
1989  – First round
1991  – Quarter-final
1997  – Second round

Continental record

Rhodesian clubs were barred from African continental competitions as the Rhodesia Football Association was not a member of the CAF. The newly renamed Zimbabwe Football Association was admitted to the CAF following Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, allowing its member clubs to enter continental competitions starting from the 1981 season.

Following Zimbabwe's independence, Dynamos began to compete in the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1981 as Zimbabwean champions. Dynamos reached the quarter-finals at the first attempt. This was matched in 1984 and 1987, then topped in 1998; Dynamos reached the final before losing 4–2 on aggregate to Ivorian champions ASEC Mimosas. Dynamos reached the CAF Champions League semi-finals in 2008, but despite defeating ASEC earlier in the tournament, were overcome by Coton Sport of Cameroon.

Continental football started for Dynamos in the 1981 African Cup of Champions Clubs where they reached the quarter-final stage. They beat Linare and Shooting Stars before being eliminated by JE Tizi-Ouzou. Dynamos did not participate in the 2015 CAF Champions League due to a lack of sponsorship. [6]

Controversy

Dynamos FC have long been accused of benefiting from biased officiating. Their biggest rivals Highlanders FC have constantly complained about tribalism in the administration and officiating of local games.

Matches

Results list Dynamos' goal tally first.
SeasonCompetitionRoundClubFirst matchSecond matchAggregate
1981 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Lesotho (1966-1987).svg Linare 5–01–16–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Nigeria.svg Shooting Stars 2–13–05–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
QF Flag of Algeria.svg JE Tizi-Ouzou 0–32–22–5 Symbol delete vote.svg
1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Botswana.svg Botswana Defence Force XI 2–22–14–3 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Saint-Éloi Lupopo 0–01–11–1 (a) Symbol delete vote.svg
1983 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Kenya.svg AFC Leopards 5–10–35–4 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Egypt.svg Al Ahly 1–41–22–6 Symbol delete vote.svg
1984 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Madagascar.svg HTMF Mahajanga 3–02–0 [n 1] 5–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala City Council 0–02–12–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
QF Flag of Algeria.svg JE Tizi-Ouzou 2–00–22–2 Symbol delete vote.svg
1986 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Tanzania.svg Maji Maji 5–12–0 [n 2] 7–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Egypt.svg Zamalek 1–20–21–4 Symbol delete vote.svg
1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders 6–12–18–2 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg Lupopo 3–11–14–2 Symbol keep vote.svg
QF Flag of Cameroon.svg Canon Yaoundé 1–21–12–3 Symbol delete vote.svg
1989 African Cup Winners' Cup R1 Flag of Madagascar.svg BFV 1–10–11–2 Symbol delete vote.svg
1990 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Angola.svg Petro Atlético 1–11–11–1 (5–4 p) Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Sudan.svg Al-Hilal 2–10–12–2 (a) Symbol delete vote.svg
1991 African Cup Winners' Cup R1 Flag of Mozambique.svg Maxaquene 5–12–07–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of the People's Republic of the Congo.svg Diables Noirs 2–01–13–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
QF Flag of Nigeria.svg BCC Lions 1–10–31–4 Symbol delete vote.svg
1995 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Sudan.svg Al-Hilal 1–01–02–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Algeria.svg Chaouia 1–13–24–3 Symbol keep vote.svg
QF Flag of Uganda.svg Express 1–01–22–2 (a) Symbol delete vote.svg
1996 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Flag of Kenya.svg Gor Mahia 1–01–02–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Nigeria.svg Shooting Stars 1–53–14–6 Symbol delete vote.svg
1997 African Cup Winners' Cup PR Flag of Tanzania.svg Sigara 0–13–03–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
R1 Flag of Malawi.svg Bata Bullets 1–01–02–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of South Africa.svg Jomo Cosmos 2–10–22–3 Symbol delete vote.svg
1998 CAF Champions League R1 Flag of Malawi.svg Telecom Wanderers 2–12–14–2 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário Maputo 1–11–02–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
GS, GA Flag of Nigeria.svg Eagle Cement 3–01–0N/A
GS, GA Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Hearts of Oak 1–10–1N/A
GS, GA Flag of Tunisia.svg Étoile du Sahel 1–00–1N/A
F Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Mimosas 0–02–42–4 Symbol delete vote.svg
1999 CAF Champions League R1 Flag of Lesotho (1987-2006).svg Lesotho Defence Force 3–01–04–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Burundi.svg Vital'O 2–01–03–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
GS, GB Flag of France.svg Saint-Louisienne 0–17–2N/A
GS, GB Flag of Tunisia.svg Espérance 0–20–1N/A
GS, GB Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Mimosas 0–22–1N/A
2004 CAF Confederation Cup PR Flag of Mauritius.svg Savanne 0–03–03–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R32 Flag of Ghana.svg King Faisal Babes 0–10–40–5 Symbol delete vote.svg
2008 CAF Champions League PR Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards 1–02–03–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R1 Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol 3–01–24–2 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Tunisia.svg Étoile du Sahel 1–01–02–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
GS, GA Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Mimosas 2–12–1N/A
GS, GA Flag of Egypt.svg Zamalek 0–11–0N/A
GS, GA Flag of Egypt.svg Al Ahly 1–20–1N/A
SF Flag of Cameroon.svg Coton Sport 0–10–40–5 Symbol delete vote.svg
2010 CAF Champions League R1 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Saint-Éloi Lupopo 1–01–02–0 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United 4–10–14–2 Symbol keep vote.svg
GS, GA Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe 0–21–2N/A
GS, GA Flag of Tunisia.svg Espérance 0–10–1N/A
GS, GA Flag of Algeria.svg ES Sétif 1–00–3N/A
2011 CAF Champions League R1 Flag of Algeria.svg MC Alger 4–10–34–4 (a) Symbol delete vote.svg
2012 CAF Champions League R1 Flag of Mozambique.svg Liga Muçulmana 2–21–03–2 Symbol keep vote.svg
R2 Flag of Tunisia.svg Espérance 0–61–11–7 Symbol delete vote.svg
2012 CAF Confederation Cup PO Flag of Angola.svg Interclube 0–00–10–1 Symbol delete vote.svg
2013 CAF Champions League PR Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho Correctional Services 3–00–13–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
R1 Flag of Tunisia.svg Bizertin 0–31–01–3 Symbol delete vote.svg
2014 CAF Champions League PR Flag of Botswana.svg Mochudi Centre Chiefs 3–00–13–1 Symbol keep vote.svg
R1 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Vita Club 0–00–10–1 Symbol delete vote.svg
  1. HTMF Mahajanga withdrew after the first leg, Dynamos were awarded a 2–0 win. [7]
  2. Maji Maji withdrew after the first leg, Dynamos were awarded a 2–0 win. [8]

Backroom staff

Managerial history

Dates [9] NameNotes
1976–1981 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Charles Zindoga Musabayane
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Moses "Bambo"/"Razor Man" Chunga
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Peter Fanuel
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Luke Masomere
1984–?? Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa
2001 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Clemens Westerhof
2003, 2005–2008 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Malcom Fourie
2006–2008 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg David Mandigora
2008–2010 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Elvis "Chuchu" Chiweshe
2010–2011 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Lloyd Mutasa
2011–2014 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Callisto Pasuwa
2015 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg David "Yogi" Mandigora
2015–2016 Flag of Portugal.svg Paulo Jorge Silva
2016–2018 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Lloyd Mutasa
2019–2022 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Tonderayi Ndiraya
Dec 2022-Aug 2023 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Herbert Maruwa
Aug 2023–Present Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Genesis Mangombe (interim)

Related Research Articles

References

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