Central Region Soccer League
Rain-Soaked Stadiums and Registration issues: Blessing in disguise as Central Region League is delayed
The 2026 Central Region Soccer League got a sudden reprieve, with the delayed start now set for the 28th of March, giving clubs more time to sort out registration and affiliation fees amidst waterlogged stadiums. A number of clubs are still struggling to pay their annual affiliation fees and have faced massive challenges registering players.…
Read MoreHow the GMI-Dream Inn Cup will be played in Central Region
The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League has revealed the format for their upcoming cup tournament, sponsored by GMI and Dream Inn. The Central Region recently unveiled a USD 16,000 sponsorship deal for a tournament modelled after the PSL’s Chibuku Super Cup. Fanzone has it on good authority that the prize money will be increased as…
Read MoreFC Platinum pay tribute to long-serving Hagiazo Magaya
FC Platinum pay tribute to long-serving Hagiazo Magaya Four-time PSL champions FC Platinum have paid tribute to Hagiazo Magaya, their longest-serving player, having joined the club in 2019. Magaya, one of the most effective but underrated defensive midfielders, has flourished at the Zvishavane club, starting under Norman Mapeza and then Lizwe Sweswe. Under Joel Lupahla,…
Read MoreShurugwi finds its heartbeat: New team brings football hope ahead of Central Region debut
Exactly eight years after Nichrut FC disbanded, Shurugwi’s football dreams appear to have received a second wind. Nichrut FC, disbanded in November 2018 shortly after being relegated from the Premier Soccer League to the Central Region Soccer League. However, hope is on the horizon for the small mining town of Shurugwi as Shurugwi FC joins…
Read MoreTsiphamba seals Kwekwe United deal, eyes PSL return
Former Manica Diamonds striker Babadi Tsiphamba has joined Kwekwe United on a one-year contract, linking up with his former coach Jairos Tapera, who is now the Technical Director at the Central Region Soccer League side.Tsiphamba, who impressed with 12 goals in 10 appearances for Tongogara United in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League, had…
Read MoreCentral Region’s stance on CAF B benchmark
Central Region Soccer League clubs have revealed their stance after ZIFA mandated a CAF B license as the minimum coaching qualification for lower division leagues — saying the decision is welcomed, but has come too late as they have already finalized coaching staff contracts for the season. In a circular to men’s and women’s football…
Read MoreEx-Caps speedster Ian Nyoni Joins Jaure at Kwekwe United
Former Caps United winger Ian Nyoni has officially joined Kwekwe United, teaming up with veteran defender Partson Jaure, who is expected to lead the team’s charge for a quick return to the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Nyoni, who played for Grain Tigers in the 2025 season, is on a recovery path after a long injury…
Read MoreAll set for crunch Central Region AGM
The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League is gearing up for its Annual General Meeting [AGM] scheduled for Sunday, 15 February, in Zvishavane. A key agenda item is the issue of affiliation fees, as the region has faced significant defaults from several errand clubs in recent times. To address this, the league governors are expected to…
Read MorePartson Jaure spotted at Kwekwe United in career twilight bid
After a failed reunion with Dynamos, veteran defender Partson Jaure is trying his luck at Kwekwe United in the Central Region Soccer League, Fanzone can reveal. Jaure, who spent half of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season without a club, is back on the market in search for a new club. The 35-year-old…
Read MoreClub licensing aims to elevate, not exclude…’: Kenny Ndebele tells Central Region clubs
ZIFA vice-president Kenny Ndebele says enforcing club licensing in the country’s four divisional leagues is one of their priorities this year. The local football motherbody has been making serious efforts to uplift the country’s game. Most recently they has achieved a major coup, partnering with FIFA and the International Centre for Sports Studies to host…
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