Dynamos Football Club (also referred to as The Glamour Boys or 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.
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.
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
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 1998CAF 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 teams 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]
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.
Dynamos FC have long been accused of benefiting from biased officiating as most Referees in the local league are from the majority Shona tribe which also makes the bulk of the team's followers. Their biggest rivals Highlanders FC have constantly complained about tribalism in the administration and officiating of local games.
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For the South African club see Dynamos F C South Africa Dynamos Football Club also referred to as The Glamour Boys or 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 Dynamos HarareFull nameDynamos Football ClubNickname s DeMbare The Glamour BoysFounded1963 60 years ago 1963 1 2 GroundRufaro Stadium National Sports Stadium Harare ZimbabweCapacity60 000 3 CoachHerbert MaruwaLeagueZimbabwe Premier Soccer League20222ndHome coloursAway coloursIn 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 Contents 1 History 2 Identity 3 Stadium 4 Honours and achievements 4 1 Domestic honours 4 1 1 Pre independence pre 1980 4 1 2 Post independence post 1980 5 Performance in continental competitions 5 1 Continental record 5 2 Controversy 5 2 1 Matches 6 Players 6 1 First team squad 7 Backroom staff 7 1 Directors 7 2 Management 7 3 Managerial history 8 External links 9 ReferencesHistory EditDynamos 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 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 Cote 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 teams 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 EditDynamos 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 EditDynamos FC have no Stadium of their own The club relies on rented City Harare Council stadiums Main article Rufaro StadiumHonours and achievements EditCorrect as of 18 July 2016 1 4 Domestic honours Edit Pre independence pre 1980 Edit Honour Title Year s Rhodesia National Football League Champions 5 1963 1965 1970 1976 1978Cup of Rhodesia Winners 1 1976Post independence post 1980 Edit Honour Titles Year s Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Champions 16 1980 1981 1982 1983 1985 1986 1989 1991 1994 1995 1997 2007 2011 2012 2013 2014Runners up 8 1987 1988 1996 1999 2008 2009 2010 2015Cup of Zimbabwe Mbada Diamonds Cup Winners 7 1985 1988 1989 1996 2007 2011 2012Zimbabwean Independence Trophy Winners 8 1983 1990 1995 1998 2004 2010 2013 2017Zimbabwean Charity Shield Winners 1 2002Performance in continental competitions EditAfrican Cup of Champions Clubs CAF Champions League 17 appearances1981 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 dd CAF Confederation Cup 2 appearances2004 Round of 32 2012 Play off round dd African Cup Winners Cup 3 appearances1989 First round 1991 Quarter final 1997 Second round dd Continental record Edit 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 Edit Dynamos FC have long been accused of benefiting from biased officiating as most Referees in the local league are from the majority Shona tribe which also makes the bulk of the team s followers Their biggest rivals Highlanders FC have constantly complained about tribalism in the administration and officiating of local games Matches Edit Results list Dynamos goal tally first Season Competition Round Club First match Second match Aggregate1981 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Linare 5 0 1 1 6 1 R2 Shooting Stars 2 1 3 0 5 1 QF JE Tizi Ouzou 0 3 2 2 2 5 1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Botswana Defence Force XI 2 2 2 1 4 3 R2 Saint Eloi Lupopo 0 0 1 1 1 1 a 1983 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 AFC Leopards 5 1 0 3 5 4 R2 Al Ahly 1 4 1 2 2 6 1984 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 HTMF Mahajanga 3 0 2 0 n 1 5 0 R2 Kampala City Council 0 0 2 1 2 1 QF JE Tizi Ouzou 2 0 0 2 2 2 1986 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Maji Maji 5 1 2 0 n 2 7 1 R2 Zamalek 1 2 0 2 1 4 1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Mbabane Highlanders 6 1 2 1 8 2 R2 Lupopo 3 1 1 1 4 2 QF Canon Yaounde 1 2 1 1 2 3 1989 African Cup Winners Cup R1 BFV 1 1 0 1 1 2 1990 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Petro Atletico 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 4 p R2 Al Hilal 2 1 0 1 2 2 a 1991 African Cup Winners Cup R1 Maxaquene 5 1 2 0 7 1 R2 Diables Noirs 2 0 1 1 3 1 QF BCC Lions 1 1 0 3 1 4 1995 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Al Hilal 1 0 1 0 2 0 R2 Chaouia 1 1 3 2 4 3 QF Express 1 0 1 2 2 2 a 1996 African Cup of Champions Clubs R1 Gor Mahia 1 0 1 0 2 0 R2 Shooting Stars 1 5 3 1 4 6 1997 African Cup Winners Cup PR Sigara 0 1 3 0 3 1 R1 Bata Bullets 1 0 1 0 2 0 R2 Jomo Cosmos 2 1 0 2 2 3 1998 CAF Champions League R1 Telecom Wanderers 2 1 2 1 4 2 R2 Ferroviario Maputo 1 1 1 0 2 1 GS GA Eagle Cement 3 0 1 0 N AGS GA Accra Hearts of Oak 1 1 0 1 N AGS GA Etoile du Sahel 1 0 0 1 N AF ASEC Mimosas 0 0 2 4 2 4 1999 CAF Champions League R1 Lesotho Defence Force 3 0 1 0 4 0 R2 Vital O 2 0 1 0 3 0 GS GB Saint Louisienne 0 1 7 2 N AGS GB Esperance 0 2 0 1 N AGS GB ASEC Mimosas 0 2 2 1 N A2004 CAF Confederation Cup PR Savanne 0 0 3 0 3 0 R32 King Faisal Babes 0 1 0 4 0 5 2008 CAF Champions League PR Royal Leopards 1 0 2 0 3 0 R1 Costa do Sol 3 0 1 2 4 2 R2 Etoile du Sahel 1 0 1 0 2 0 GS GA ASEC Mimosas 2 1 2 1 N AGS GA Zamalek 0 1 1 0 N AGS GA Al Ahly 1 2 0 1 N ASF Coton Sport 0 1 0 4 0 5 2010 CAF Champions League R1 Saint Eloi Lupopo 1 0 1 0 2 0 R2 Gaborone United 4 1 0 1 4 2 GS GA TP Mazembe 0 2 1 2 N AGS GA Esperance 0 1 0 1 N AGS GA ES Setif 1 0 0 3 N A2011 CAF Champions League R1 MC Alger 4 1 0 3 4 4 a 2012 CAF Champions League R1 Liga Muculmana 2 2 1 0 3 2 R2 Esperance 0 6 1 1 1 7 2012 CAF Confederation Cup PO Interclube 0 0 0 1 0 1 2013 CAF Champions League PR Lesotho Correctional Services 3 0 0 1 3 1 R1 Bizertin 0 3 1 0 1 3 2014 CAF Champions League PR Mochudi Centre Chiefs 3 0 0 1 3 1 R1 Vita Club 0 0 0 1 0 1 HTMF Mahajanga withdrew after the first leg Dynamos were awarded a 2 0 win 7 Maji Maji withdrew after the first leg Dynamos were awarded a 2 0 win 8 Players EditFirst team squad Edit As of 05 June 2019Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player GK ZIM Munyaradzi Diya GK ZIM Stephen Chimusoro GK ZIM Simba Chinani DF ZIM Godfrey Mukambi DF ZIM Jimmy Tigere26 DF ZIM Mathias Chodeva DF ZIM Tawanda West Chisi DF ZIM Junior Selemani DF ZIM Ali Joseph Maliselo DF ZIM Emmanuel Jalai DF ZIM Munyaradzi Chipo DF ZIM Munyaradzi Mawadza DF ZIM Tinotenda Muringai DF ZIM Philip Kaseke MF ZIM Try Andre Moffat No Pos Nation Player MF ZIM Kudzanai Dhemere MF ZIM Edgar Mhungu MF GHA Robert Sackey MF ZIM Panashe Siziba MF ZIM Walter Sande MF ZIM Jerome Nyateme MF ZIM Simba Mupawonde MF CMR Vincent Mbega Herve MF ZIM Edward Sadomba MF COD Ngandu Mangala FW ZIM Nigel Katawa FW ZIM Tinashe Simbo FW CIV Noel Ajon FW ZIM Tawanda MachekeBackroom staff EditAs of 24 April 2019 Directors Edit Chairman Kenny Mubaiwa Vice chairman Harrison Mbewe Committee Mike GeorgeManagement Edit Team Manager Richard Chihoro Head Coach Herbert Maruwa Assistant Coach Biggie Zuze Goalkeeper Coach Zondai NyaungwaManagerial history Edit Dates 9 Name Notes1976 1981 Shepherd Murape Moses Bambo Razor Man Chunga Peter Fanuel Luke Masomere1984 Sunday Mhofu Chidzambwa2001 Clemens Westerhof2003 2005 2008 Malcom Fourie2006 2008 David Mandigora2008 2010 Elvis Chuchu Chiweshe2010 2011 Lloyd Mutasa2011 2014 Callisto Pasuwa2015 David Yogi Mandigora2015 2016 Paulo Jorge Silva2016 2018 Lloyd Mutasa2019 2022 Tonderayi Ndiraya2022 present Herbert MaruwaExternal links EditOfficial site Dynamos FC news page FootballZoneReferences Edit a b c d e Zimbabwe and Rhodesia Champions RSSSF Retrieved 3 February 2010 a b c Chingoma Grace 14 May 2008 Zimbabwe Dynamos Founding Father Dauya Dies The Herald Zimbabwe Newspapers 1980 Ltd Retrieved 23 May 2008 a b Rufaro Stadium Dynamos F C Archived from the original on 26 December 2015 Retrieved 20 June 2010 a b c d e History of Dynamos F C Dynamos F C Retrieved 27 May 2010 a b Dynamos founder Patrick Dzveve dies in Harare Zim Diaspora 28 January 2010 Retrieved 27 May 2010 Dynamos pulls out of 2015 Champions League SuperSport 2 December 2014 Retrieved 18 July 2016 African Club Competitions 1984 RSSSF 18 July 2016 Retrieved 18 July 2016 African Club Competitions 1986 RSSSF 18 July 2016 Retrieved 18 July 2016 Barnes et al 2001 pp 54 57 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dynamos F C amp oldid 1138232430, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
