appearances 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 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 Results list Dynamos' goal tally first. Players First-team squad As of 05 June 2019 Backroom staff As of 24 April 2019. Directors Chairman: Moses Maunganidze Vice-chairman: Vincent Chiwonza Committee: Chimbari Management Team Manager: Richard Chihoro Head Coach: Herbert Maruwa Assistant Coach: Biggie Zuze Goalkeeper Coach: Zondai Nyaungwa Managerial history External links Official site Dynamos FC news page – FootballZone References Association football clubs established in 1963 Football clubs in Zimbabwe Sport in Harare 1963 establishments