The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has reversed the Premier Soccer League’s decision to stop relegation this season in a bid to expand the league.
PSL had earlier Thursday revealed that there was no team to be demoted.
The controversial resolution, which meant there was going to be 22 teams in the PSL for next season has received widespread criticism.
In a statement ZIFA said: “The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) wishes to advise the football community, stakeholders, media partners and the nation regarding the promotion and relegation framework for the 2025 Castle Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.
“ZIFA has taken note of communication from the Premier Soccer League dated 18 November 2025, indicating a resolution from its Extraordinary General Meeting proposing that no teams be relegated at the end of the current season and that the league’s membership be expanded to 22 clubs.
“The Association wishes to make it unequivocally clear that this proposal cannot be implemented.
“Promotion and relegation are fundamental components of football competition and are essential to maintaining the integrity, fairness and sporting merit of the league system.
“ZIFA therefore confirms that four (4) clubs will be relegated at the conclusion of the 2025 Castle Premier Soccer League season, which officially ends on 23 November 2025.
“Should the Premier Soccer League or any other member wish to propose an adjustment to
the number of participating teams, or propose any other resolution, such a request must be
formally submitted to the Association. In accordance with ZIFA statutes, the proposal will
then be tabled for consideration at the next ZIFA Congress.”
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