Highlanders coach Erol Akbay said the dream is still on after his side’s celebrations were cut prematurely after CAPS United made a stunning comeback against old foes Dynamos in a Harare derby.

Highlanders scored through Gabriel Nyoni, Simon Munawa and King Nadolo to cut the gap between them and CAPS United to just one point and are now hoping they continue their winning spree and that the Green Machine falters in the next game against Harare City.

Bulawayo City skipper Xolisani Moyo scored City’s goal from the spot after Erick Mudzingwa kicked City’s forward Trevor Ndlovu inside the box in referee's optional time of the first half  to concede the penalty. 

An ecstatic Highlanders coach Erol Akbay said:

“The dream is on and we’ll see what happens at the end of the season. Happy that we won by a two-goal margin so we’re now tied on goal difference with CAPS United. We could have won by a bigger margin, but failed to utilise our chances.”

Bosso and CAPS United each have a goal difference of 18 goals, and should the championship be decided through a goal difference, Highlanders will rue the chances they missed.

Allan Gahadzikwa blew two glorious scoring opportunities in the opening 10 minutes, while Munawa hit the upright towards halftime after being fed by Dube.

Matema also failed to find the back of the net in the 67th and 71st minutes after getting to the end of pin-point passes from Dube.