ZIFA Suspends Unauthorized Football Activities by ZIFASOL

16 June 2025

By Andile Vundla

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the immediate suspension of all unauthorized football activities organized by the Zimbabwe Football Federation for Amateur and Social Leagues (ZIFASOL). This decree comes after ZIFASOL’s application for ZIFA membership was not approved.

In a statement, ZIFA stated that ZIFASOL has been organizing football activities at the area zone level without the necessary authority. ZIFA emphasized that the organization of area zone football is the exclusive mandate of ZIFA and its officially recognized members.

No other entity is permitted to operate such structures outside ZIFA’s jurisdiction. ZIFA also highlighted that ZIFASOL has been conducting football training courses without proper accreditation or approval from ZIFA. The public is advised that any training or education programs conducted by ZIFASOL are not recognized and are therefore declared null and void.

To maintain the integrity and proper governance of football in Zimbabwe, ZIFA has directed the immediate suspension of all activities organized under the ZIFASOL banner. These activities are deemed to constitute parallel administration of football and are in direct violation of ZIFA regulations.

All clubs and leagues previously affiliated with or participating in ZIFASOL competitions are now directed to immediately align themselves with officially sanctioned ZIFA Area Zones structures.