Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira, [email protected]
THE Bulawayo Social Soccer League (BSSL) organising committee has appealed to teams affiliated to the league to assist in addressing equipment shortages that are affecting the smooth hosting of tournaments.
In a statement issued to team representatives, the committee said concerns had been raised during recent discussions over the unavailability of essential assets, particularly chairs, during league events.
The organising committee praised the commitment shown by team leaders in openly engaging on the matter, describing it as a sign of the collective spirit driving the growth of the league.
“Your willingness to raise the issue and engage openly reflects the true spirit of BSSL, a league built by us, for us, with the commitment to seeing this league grow stronger each season,” read part of the statement.
According to the committee, the league initially had 25 chairs available for use during events, but only 15 remain in usable condition, creating challenges for teams tasked with hosting tournaments.
The shortage has reportedly placed pressure on some teams, with a few clubs carrying the burden of sourcing equipment whenever events are held.
To address the situation, the committee has requested that each team contribute at least one durable plastic chair during the upcoming half-season meeting scheduled for 4 July.
The venue and time are yet to be confirmed.
The organising committee believes the initiative will help ensure every team can host matches and tournaments without facing additional financial strain while also promoting shared responsibility across the league.
“This small contribution will ensure every team has the capacity to host without financial strain, distribute the responsibility fairly across the league and strengthen our unity as one BSSL family working towards a common goal,” the committee said.
The committee added that the move would ease pressure on organisers and improve the league’s ability to host tournaments across different venues.
Teams were also encouraged to engage the organising committee should they wish to explore alternative ways of contributing towards league development.
The BSSL has continued to position itself as a community-driven sporting initiative, with organisers emphasising collective responsibility and unity as key pillars for the league’s continued growth.
BSSL Match Day 12 Fixtures Today
Group A:
Fundukulinda vs Tigers 1100hrs (Tshabalala Extension), Zulu Chiefs vs Cowdray Masters 1100hrs (Marisha), 70 Combination vs FC Pirates 1100hrs (Mambo), Vulavale vs Elite Fireworks 1100hrs (Baobab Magwegwe North), Mthala vs Brotherhood 1100hrs (Bango), Makhandeni United vs Old Timers 1100hrs (Emakhandeni Clinic), Glenkara vs Patapata 1100hrs (Somhlolo), Iminyela Timers vs Stars FC 1100hrs (Iminyela), Magwegwe Bullets vs Real Makwee 1300hrs (Marisha), Edgars vs Creamtata 1300hrs (Somhlolo).
Group B:
Khami Hydon vs Pelandaba Legends 1100hrs (Khami), 94 Strivers vs B.C.T 1100hrs (T.M Cowdray Park), Wembley vs Gwabalanda 1100hrs (Lobengula Secondary), Delta vs Robert Sinyoka 1300hrs (Sizinda), Nkulumane Legends vs Bombers 1100hrs (Choppies Nkulumane 11), Hyde Park vs West Comm 1100hrs (Hyde Park Shops), Congo Chiefs vs Emganwini Legends 1100hrs (Inyathi Youth Centre), Nketa 9 vs Happy Valley 1100hrs (Nketa), Santos vs Mabuthweni 1100hrs (Isilwane Youth Centre), Pioneer vs Ndola 1100hrs (Matshobane).
Group C:
CIWU Legends vs Far Post FC 1100hrs (Bango), Luveve vs Finance 1100hrs (Chigumira), 11 Stars vs Real Shwelele 1100hrs (Rugby Lobengula), Zobha vs Skippers 1100hrs (Sizinda), Real Magwegwe vs Street Strikers 1100hrs (Magwegwe High), Mex Mawaya vs Abangane 0900hrs (Sizinda), Nkulumane 12 vs Khami Rehabilitation FC 1100hrs (Phekiwe), Highspace Legends vs Emganwini Celtics 1100hrs (Nketa Ground 2), Siyabangena vs South Gunners 1300hrs (Phekiwe), New Jack City vs Matshobane 1100hrs (Amakhosi behind BCC Traffic, Falls Road).
