Zimbabwe needs a national Division One soccer league after Kwekwe United skipped their home game against Herentals. Players refused to show up because they never received March pay or promised bonuses. The coach came to the Bata Stadium, but his team stayed away. This absence hurt the city that had just returned to the top competition after 16 years.
The current setup splits Division One into four regions, with each winner moving up. These promoted teams often shine briefly before financial problems send them back down. Most fail during their first season. Teams used to short regional trips struggle with nationwide travel demands. A single Division One league would better prepare clubs.
Teams must prove they can manage trips across Zimbabwe before joining the Premier Soccer League. PSL official Kudzai Bare said Kwekwe broke league rules about missing scheduled games. Club licensing should check finances before promotion happens. The league represents top Zimbabwe football, but cannot function when teams miss home matches. Better preparation would stop these embarrassing walkouts.
The current setup splits Division One into four regions, with each winner moving up. These promoted teams often shine briefly before financial problems send them back down. Most fail during their first season. Teams used to short regional trips struggle with nationwide travel demands. A single Division One league would better prepare clubs.
Teams must prove they can manage trips across Zimbabwe before joining the Premier Soccer League. PSL official Kudzai Bare said Kwekwe broke league rules about missing scheduled games. Club licensing should check finances before promotion happens. The league represents top Zimbabwe football, but cannot function when teams miss home matches. Better preparation would stop these embarrassing walkouts.
