HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has flatly rejected a controversial proposal from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to suspend relegation at the end of the current season.
The PSL Board of Governors met on Tuesday and agreed that no team should be relegated this year, proposing instead to expand the league to 22 teams and then relegating six clubs at the end of next season.
ZIFA however quickly moved to block the plan, saying in a statement “promotion and relegation are fundamental components of football competition and are essential to maintaining the integrity, fairness and sporting merit of the league system.”
“ZIFA therefore confirms that four (4) clubs will be relegated at the conclusion of the 2025 Castle Premier Soccer League season, which officially ends on 23 November 2025.”
“Should the Premier Soccer League or any other member wish to propose an adjustment to the number of participating teams, or propose any other resolution, such a request must be formally submitted to the Association.
“In accordance with ZIFA statutes, the proposal will then be tabled for consideration at the next ZIFA Congress,” the ZIFA statement added.
