Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended all football activities organised by the Zimbabwe Football Federation for Amateur and Social Leagues (ZIFASOL), effective June 16, 2025.
In a statement, ZIFA said that ZIFASOL’s application for ZIFA membership was not approved, yet the entity has continued to operate without proper authorisation.
ZIFA stressed that the organisation of area zone football is its exclusive mandate and its officially recognised members. The statement reads:
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) wishes to inform the public and all football stakeholders that the application by the Zimbabwe Football Federation for Amateur and Social Leagues (ZIFASOL) for membership to ZIFA was not approved.
It has, however, come to the Association’s attention that ZIFASOL continues to organise football activities at the area zone level without the necessary authority.
ZIFA reiterates that the organisation of area zone football is the exclusive mandate of ZIFA and its officially recognised members.
No other entity is permitted to operate such structures outside the jurisdiction of the Association.
Furthermore, ZIFASOL has been conducting football training courses without accreditation or approval from ZIFA.
The public is therefore advised that any football training or education programmes conducted under ZIFASOL are not recognised and are hereby declared null and void.
In line with the statutes of the Association and to maintain the integrity and proper structure of football in Zimbabwe, ZIFA has directed its members to suspend all forms of interaction with the defunct ZIFASOL.
The rise of these entities constitutes parallel administration of football, which is in direct violation of ZIFA regulations.
All clubs and leagues previously affiliated with or participating in ZIFASOL competitions are directed to immediately terminate their affiliation. All sanctioned ZIFA Area Zones structures remain in force and in full operation.
ZIFA remains committed to structured football development and calls on all stakeholders to respect the rules of the game.
Clubs, leagues and the general public with questions, or in need of further guidance, stakeholders are encouraged to contact the nearest ZIFA regional office.
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