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FOREIGN players are finding it hard to play Division One football.
More than 10 have so far failed to secure work permits ahead of the 2026 season, leaving clubs with players they cannot use.
The Department of Immigration has not explained the refusals.
Ghanaian forward Felix Kwaku Hammond is one of those affected.
A letter sent to him, signed by immigration official Tamari Shadaya, was brief and direct.
“I regret to advise you that your application for a temporary working permit extension has not been successful. Please be advised that you are requested to report to the nearest immigration office.”
That was it.
No reasons given.
Hammond, a former Dynamos player, had signed for Northern Region Soccer League side G&T Mining.
He is now unable to play.
Serge Worting also received a similar response. Ugandan left-back Farouk Musisi, another G&T signing, has also been blocked.
At the club alone, three foreign players are out.
Elsewhere, it is the same situation.
Highrange are waiting on permits for three players.
“We submitted all the necessary papers. We are hopeful that we are going to get the permits soon,” said club official Weyne Zimunya.
Central Region side Kwekwe United are also in limbo.
Namibian striker Sdney Urikhob is yet to receive his permit.
Clubs have players. Contracts are in place.
But they cannot use them.
