Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League
| Founded | 1980;46years ago(1980) |
|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe (18 teams) |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of clubs | 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Zimbabwean Division One |
| Domestic cup(s) | Chibuku Super Cup |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Scottland (1st title) (2025) |
| Most championships | Dynamos (21 titles)[1] |
| Broadcaster(s) | ZTN (live matches) |
| Current: 2026 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League is the top professional division of the Zimbabwe Football Association. It was founded in 1980, as a successor to the 1962 formed Rhodesia National Football League. It is currently sponsored by Delta Beverages under the Castle Lager brand and hence is known as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. The current sponsorship deal runs from 2011 and is worth 3ドル.6 million.[2]
The league consists of 18 teams that play a total of 34 matches each. The season runs from April to November. Most matches are played during weekends on Saturdays and Sundays. Postponed matches are played midweek. At the end of the season four teams are relegated into the lower division and an equal number promoted.[3] [4]
The winner qualifies for the CAF Champions League, while the Cup of Zimbabwe winners gains entry into the CAF Confederation Cup, though clubs from the league do not always participate if they qualify.
The winner also plays the winners of the Chibuku Cup in the Castle Challenge Cup at the beginning of the following season.[5]
Overview
[edit ]Locations
[edit ]
Previous winners
[edit ]Top goalscorers
[edit ]Sponsorship
[edit ]From 2011, the Premier Soccer League has had title sponsorship rights sold to Delta Beverages, who sponsor the league under their Castle Lager brand. The deal has been extended until 2026.[8] Originally a lower income level, in 2014 Delta Beverages upped their sponsorship to 3ドル.6 million.[2]
| Period | Sponsor | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Delta Beverages, Castle Lager | Castle Lager Premier Soccer League |
Media coverage
[edit ]Previously, the Premier Soccer League had a television deal with SuperSport who broadcast matches regularly across Africa.[9]
In 2021, the league signed a deal with ZTN (Zimpapers Television Network) to air live Castle Lager PSL and Chibuku Super Cup matches.[10] ZTN Prime,[11] their newest free-to-air television network will air the matches and their social media platforms as well.
Lack of goalscoring
[edit ]As of end of the 2024 season, in the eleven seasons since 2012, when champions Dynamos scored 58 goals in a 30-game season, only three teams have scored more than 50 goals, in spite of the season length being increased to 34 games. This relative lack of goalscoring has been attributed to poor pitch quality, a defensive coaching attitude, and a lack of resources and data-driven training.[12]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ↑ "Zimbabwe (And Rhodesia) Champions". Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- 1 2 "3,6ドルm for Castle Lager PSL". News Day. 27 March 2014. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ "FootballZone.co.zw – 2012 PSL League table". FootballZone. Archived from the original on 23 September 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ "Fifa.com – Zimbabwe:- League table". Fifa. Archived from the original on 26 June 2007.
- ↑ "Scottland clinch Castle Challenge Cup after rampage show over Dynamos - ZimStar News". 1 March 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ Trusida, Lawrence (7 November 2025). "Top scorer Navaya earns call-up to Warriors squad for upcoming friendlies". ZBC News.
- ↑ https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200049390/shock-as-navaya-is-crowned-soccer-star-of-the-year
- ↑ Staff Reporter (23 February 2024). "Delta, PSL marriage continues; new three year US3ドル.3m sponsorship deal". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe - Premier Soccer League". LiveSoccerTV. 14 July 2016. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ "PSL, ZTN in game changing deal". The Herald. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ↑ Herald, The. "Joy as ZTN Prime goes live on DStv". The Herald. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ↑ "Why aren't Zimbabwean football clubs scoring enough goals?". The Zimbabwe Sphere. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
External links
[edit ]- fifa.com; League overview
- RSSSF competition history