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Dynamos F.C.

Association football club in Zimbabwe

Dynamos F.C.
Summary

Association football club in Zimbabwe

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fullnameDynamos Football Club
nicknameDeMbare, The Glamour Boys
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groundRufaro Stadium
Harare, Zimbabwe
capacity60,000{{cite web
titleRufaro Stadium
urlhttp://dynamos-fc.co.zw/
publisherDynamos F.C.
access-date2010-06-20
archive-urlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20151226014714/http://dynamos-fc.co.zw/
archive-date26 December 2015
url-statusdead
coachTakesure Chinyama
leagueZimbabwe Premier Soccer League
season2025
position13th of 18
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Harare, Zimbabwe | access-date=2010-06-20 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226014714/http://dynamos-fc.co.zw/ | archive-date=26 December 2015 | url-status=dead

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.

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.

History

Dynamos Football Club was founded in 1963.{{cite web | access-date=2010-02-03 | archive-date=7 February 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207025352/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesz/zimbchamp.html | url-status=live |access-date=2008-05-23 |archive-date=3 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003160003/http://allafrica.com/stories/200805140460.html |url-status=live |access-date=2010-05-27 |archive-date=3 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303010700/http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2698:dynamos-founder-patrick-dzveve-dies-in-harare&catid=38:travel-tips&Itemid=18 |url-status=dead

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".{{cite web |access-date=2010-05-27 |archive-date=15 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715112252/http://www.fcdynamos.com/history |url-status=usurped

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.

The club's colours are blue and white.

Stadium

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

Honours and achievements

::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

  • CAF Confederation Cup: 2 appearances ::2004 – Round of 32 ::2012 – Play-off round

  • African Cup Winners' Cup: 3 appearances ::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.

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 matchAggregate1981198219831984198619871989199019911995199619971998199920042008201020112012201220132014
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1LES Linare5–01–16–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2NGA Shooting Stars2–13–05–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
QFALG JE Tizi-Ouzou0–32–22–5[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1BOT Botswana Defence Force XI2–22–14–3[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2ZAI Saint-Éloi Lupopo0–01–11–1 (a)[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1KEN AFC Leopards5–10–35–4[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2EGY Al Ahly1–41–22–6[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1MAD HTMF Mahajanga3–02–05–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2UGA Kampala City Council0–02–12–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
QFALG JE Tizi-Ouzou2–00–22–2[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1TAN Maji Maji5–12–07–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2EGY Zamalek1–20–21–4[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1SWZ Mbabane Highlanders6–12–18–2[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2ZAI Lupopo3–11–14–2[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
QFCMR Canon Yaoundé1–21–12–3[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup Winners' CupR1MAD BFV1–10–11–2[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1ANG Petro Atlético1–11–11–1 (5–4 p)[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2SUD Al-Hilal2–10–12–2 (a)[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup Winners' CupR1MOZ Maxaquene5–12–07–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2CGO Diables Noirs2–01–13–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
QFNGA BCC Lions1–10–31–4[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1SUD Al-Hilal1–01–02–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2ALG Chaouia1–13–24–3[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
QFUGA Express1–01–22–2 (a)[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup of Champions ClubsR1KEN Gor Mahia1–01–02–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2NGA Shooting Stars1–53–14–6[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
African Cup Winners' CupPRTAN Sigara0–13–03–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R1MWI Bata Bullets1–01–02–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2RSA Jomo Cosmos2–10–22–3[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeagueR1MWI Telecom Wanderers2–12–14–2[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2MOZ Ferroviário Maputo1–11–02–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
GS, GANGA Eagle Cement3–01–0N/A
GS, GAGHA Accra Hearts of Oak1–10–1N/A
GS, GATUN Étoile du Sahel1–00–1N/A
FCIV ASEC Mimosas0–02–42–4[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeagueR1LES Lesotho Defence Force3–01–04–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2BDI Vital'O2–01–03–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
GS, GBREU Saint-Louisienne0–17–2N/A
GS, GBTUN Espérance0–20–1N/A
GS, GBCIV ASEC Mimosas0–22–1N/A
CAF Confederation CupPRMRI Savanne0–03–03–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R32GHA King Faisal Babes0–10–40–5[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeaguePRSWZ Royal Leopards1–02–03–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R1MOZ Costa do Sol3–01–24–2[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2TUN Étoile du Sahel1–01–02–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
GS, GACIV ASEC Mimosas2–12–1N/A
GS, GAEGY Zamalek0–11–0N/A
GS, GAEGY Al Ahly1–20–1N/A
SFCMR Coton Sport0–10–40–5[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeagueR1COD Saint-Éloi Lupopo1–01–02–0[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2BOT Gaborone United4–10–14–2[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
GS, GACOD TP Mazembe0–21–2N/A
GS, GATUN Espérance0–10–1N/A
GS, GAALG ES Sétif1–00–3N/A
CAF Champions LeagueR1ALG MC Alger4–10–34–4 (a)[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeagueR1MOZ Liga Muçulmana2–21–03–2[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R2TUN Espérance0–61–11–7[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Confederation CupPOANG Interclube0–00–10–1[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeaguePRLES Lesotho Correctional Services3–00–13–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R1TUN Bizertin0–31–01–3[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]
CAF Champions LeaguePRBOT Mochudi Centre Chiefs3–00–13–1[[File:Symbol keep vote.svg17px]]
R1COD Vita Club0–00–10–1[[File:Symbol delete vote.svg17px]]

Backroom staff

Managerial history

DatesNameNotes
1976–1981ZIM Charles Zindoga Musabayane
ZIM Moses "Bambo"/"Razor Man" Chunga
ZIM Peter Fanuel
ZIM Luke Masomere - January 2004
1984–??ZIM Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa
2001NED Clemens Westerhof
2003, 2005–2008ZIM Malcom Fourie
2006–2008ZIM David Mandigora
2008–2010ZIM Elvis "Chuchu" Chiweshe
2010–2011ZIM Lloyd Mutasa
2011–2014ZIM Callisto Pasuwa
2015ZIM David "Yogi" Mandigora
2015–2016POR Paulo Jorge Silva
2016–2018ZIM Lloyd Mutasa
2019–2022ZIM Tonderayi Ndiraya
Dec 2022–Aug 2023ZIM Herbert Maruwa
Aug 2023–May 2025ZIM Genesis Mangombe (interim)
May 2025–presentZIM Takesure Chinyama

References

References

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  2. (2 December 2014). "Dynamos pulls out of 2015 Champions League". SuperSport.
  3. (18 July 2016). "African Club Competitions 1984". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.
  4. (18 July 2016). "African Club Competitions 1986". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.
  5. Barnes et al. (2001), pp. 54–57.
  6. Madyauta, Terry. (2025-05-07). "Ailing Zim giants turn to highly-rated PSL coach for solutions".
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