Rufaro Stadium was electric on Saturday as Dynamos pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over title-chasing Scottland FC in a pulsating Harare Derby that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Scottland looked in control early on, taking a first-half lead and threatening to pile further misery on the struggling Glamour Boys. But just three minutes into the second half, striker Vusa Ngwenya levelled the score to ignite hopes of an upset.
The biggest story of the afternoon, however, belonged to veteran forward Denver Mukamba. Facing the club that had previously shown him the door, the prodigal son reminded everyone of his quality. Mukamba came off the bench to produce a sensational match-winner, striking from a tight angle in the dying moments to complete a stunning comeback. His heroics didn’t go unnoticed, with Scottland owner Scott Sakupwanya acknowledging the moment by handing the forward a $1,000 reward after the game.
For Dynamos, the victory wasn’t just about pride — it was a lifeline. Under coach Kelvin Kaindu, the Glamour Boys have now strung together four consecutive league wins, signalling a remarkable turnaround in their fight against relegation. They are now level on 28 points with four other sides but remain 17th due to an inferior goal difference.
Scottland, on the other hand, will see this as a major setback in their bid for the league crown. Despite their array of superstars, they were undone by Dynamos’ resilience and hunger to survive.
The result sets up an intriguing final stretch of the season, with Dynamos suddenly looking like a side capable of pulling off the great escape, and Scottland under pressure to regroup quickly to keep their title hopes alive.
