The Zimbabwe Football Association rejected Sheasham's withdrawal from the Central Region Soccer League on Monday and insisted the Gweru club remains a member until disputes are resolved through proper channels. Sheasham announced its departure on Saturday after a controversial 3-2 loss to Midlands State University dropped the team from first place in the promotion race behind Hardrock.
Club Chairman Reginald Chidawanyika alleged systematic corruption within the league administration and cited multiple instances of irregular officiating favoring rival clubs. The lawyer detailed complaints about unauthorized payments to match officials and suspicious conduct by competing teams that went unaddressed by regional authorities.
Zifa directed regional affiliates to handle grievances through established legal frameworks before escalating matters to the national executive. The association issued its statement hours after the Central Region League accepted Sheasham's withdrawal, in which Chidawanyika questioned as premature decision made without proper executive approval.
Sheasham promised to honor all player and coach contracts through their conclusion despite the ongoing dispute with league officials. The controversy emerges as President Nqobile Magwizi attempts to restore credibility to Zimbabwean football administration following years of governance problems.
Club Chairman Reginald Chidawanyika alleged systematic corruption within the league administration and cited multiple instances of irregular officiating favoring rival clubs. The lawyer detailed complaints about unauthorized payments to match officials and suspicious conduct by competing teams that went unaddressed by regional authorities.
Zifa directed regional affiliates to handle grievances through established legal frameworks before escalating matters to the national executive. The association issued its statement hours after the Central Region League accepted Sheasham's withdrawal, in which Chidawanyika questioned as premature decision made without proper executive approval.
Sheasham promised to honor all player and coach contracts through their conclusion despite the ongoing dispute with league officials. The controversy emerges as President Nqobile Magwizi attempts to restore credibility to Zimbabwean football administration following years of governance problems.
