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Fungai Muderere [email protected]
THE Central Region Soccer League (CRSL) has ordered all its member clubs to clear outstanding financial obligations before the start of the second half of the 2026 season, warning that defaulters risk disciplinary sanctions and could lose their good standing with the league.
In a memorandum dated July 14, 2026 and signed by aegional administrator Gif Nyapomwe, the league said the first half of the campaign will conclude on Wednesday, July 15, before teams head into the mid-season break.
The league has given clubs until Sunday, July 26 to settle all outstanding debts, including disciplinary fines, Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) athlete fees, affiliation fees and any other monies owed to the league.
The directive comes as the CRSL seeks to tighten financial discipline and ensure all clubs meet their obligations before the championship resumes.
“Any club that fails to comply with this directive by the stipulated deadline shall be deemed not to be in good standing with the League and shall be liable to the sanctions prescribed under the ZIFA Statutes, the CRSL Rules and Regulations, and any other applicable governing instruments,” reads part of the memorandum.
The warning is expected to put pressure on clubs that have been struggling financially, with several teams in the country’s lower divisions facing increasing operational costs throughout the season.
The league also reminded clubs that the second half of the campaign will kick off on Saturday, August 1, and stressed that all player registrations must be completed during the designated registration window.
It further emphasised that no player would be eligible to participate in league matches unless duly registered and approved in accordance with ZIFA statutes and the league’s rules and regulations.
The CRSL said clubs must submit all prescribed registration documents before the transfer window closes to avoid complications when the season resumes.
League authorities also urged member clubs to use the mid-season break to regularise their administrative affairs and ensure full compliance with league requirements.
“The League appreciates the continued cooperation of all clubs in upholding the integrity, professionalism and orderly administration of the competition,” Nyapomwe said in the memorandum.
The notice signals the league’s determination to enforce stronger governance standards as the race for promotion intensifies in the second half of the season, with administrative compliance now carrying just as much importance as results on the pitch.
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