Highlanders manager Pieter De Jongh criticized the league's decision to split final-round matches across two days, arguing all teams facing relegation should compete simultaneously to prevent potential manipulation. Nine clubs remain at risk of dropping from Zimbabwe's top division, with 39 points historically providing safety from demotion since the league expanded to 18 teams in 2017.
De Jongh questioned why most teams play on Saturday while Dynamos face Bikita Minerals on Sunday at Rufaro Stadium, giving the Harare side potential scheduling advantages. Dynamos needs five points from three home matches to survive, while bottom-placed Yadah must defeat Herentals to maintain hope of staying in the premier division.
CAPS United appears closest to safety with 36 points from 27 matches, requiring just one point from remaining fixtures against Chicken Inn, MWOS, and Kwekwe United. Triangle United, Greenfuel, Manica Diamonds, Chicken Inn, and Highlanders also fight to avoid joining the three teams that will be relegated at the end of the season.
De Jongh questioned why most teams play on Saturday while Dynamos face Bikita Minerals on Sunday at Rufaro Stadium, giving the Harare side potential scheduling advantages. Dynamos needs five points from three home matches to survive, while bottom-placed Yadah must defeat Herentals to maintain hope of staying in the premier division.
CAPS United appears closest to safety with 36 points from 27 matches, requiring just one point from remaining fixtures against Chicken Inn, MWOS, and Kwekwe United. Triangle United, Greenfuel, Manica Diamonds, Chicken Inn, and Highlanders also fight to avoid joining the three teams that will be relegated at the end of the season.
