Central Region Soccer League
Chapungu’s Edward Watson knocking on PSL doors once again
Chapungu FC striker Edward Watson is knocking hard on the PSL doors once again, with sterling performances in the Airmen’s blistering start to the 2026 Central Region Soccer League season. Perched at the summit of the log table with 10 points from four matches, Chapungu have been blistering. And Watson has been their mainstay, having…
Read MoreChapungu take pole position in Central Region as Pirates stun Kwekwe United
Chapungu FC stormed to the top of the Central Region Soccer League, after unleashing a marauding performance to pip rivals, Shabanie Mine FC, to pole position after Matchday Three. The Airforce side put up a sterling performance at Ascot Stadium in Gweru, beating a hapless ZRP Gwanda side, sealing seven points in three matches. Edward…
Read MoreShabanie Mine turning back the hands of time in Central region
Former PSL side Shabanie Mine are turning back the hands of time in the Central Region Soccer League with solid performances, just two matches into the 2026 season.
Read MoreBlanket Mine FC feasts on Sheasham FC leftover talent
Ambitious Central Region Soccer League outfit Blanket Mine FC has pounced on players released by the now defunct Sheasham FC, with Luke Petros assembling a formidable team to fight for the PSL promotion ticket. Petros, also a former Sheasham assistant coach during the 2025 season, has done his business quietly, assembling a team blended with…
Read MoreKwekwe United, Gwanda Pirates take centre stage as Central Region roars into life
The 2026 ZIFA Central Region Soccer League is set to kick off on Saturday, with returnees Kwekwe United and ambitious side Gwanda Pirates taking centre stage. As usual, the league is expected to be a thrilling ride as new challengers for the promotion ticket are expected to rise. Sheasham, who were notable for the last…
Read MoreKwekwe United’s transfer business is telling: Evans Katema joins the fray
After securing a decent sponsorship package from Betterbrands, Kwekwe United continue to fare well on the transfer market—this time securing the services of former Dynamos striker Evans Katema. The 37-year-old centre-forward was last on the books of PSL side Manica Diamonds, having joined in 2024. He joins Kwekwe United, who are strongly bidding for a…
Read MoreRain-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…
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