The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the withdrawal of Sheasham FC from the Central Region Division One League amid growing concerns over alleged officiating and administrative
The decision was made following resolutions from the ZIFA Executive Committee meeting held on 9 October 2025. The move came after recommendations from the ZIFA Legal and Player Status Committee, which met on 8 October 2025.
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ZIFA said the Commission was established “to establish facts, assess procedural compliance, and recommend measures to strengthen fairness, integrity, and transparency within league management.”
The four-member Commission will be chaired by legal and governance expert Mr. Ringsai Kudzanai Hillario Mapondera. Other members include Mr. Jabulani Mpofu, the Athletic Director at Lupane State University; Ms. Morelet S. Mathema, Vice President (Technical & Development) of the Zimbabwe Volleyball Association; and Mr. Andrew Pamire, a former referee.
The Commission’s mandate includes investigating the circumstances surrounding Sheasham FC’s withdrawal from the Zimbabwe Central Region Soccer League (ZCRSL), including any related complaints. It will also determine whether Sheasham FC exhausted all internal remedies available under the ZIFA Statutes and ZCRSL regulations prior to the withdrawal.
“The Commission is also expected to assess the response of the ZCRSL to any complaints lodged by Sheasham FC and submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the ZIFA Executive Committee within seven days of its appointment,” read part of the statement.
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