ZIFA SUSPENDS TWO REFEREES OVER ERRORS IN DYNAMOS-NGEZI MATCH

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended referees Lawrence Zimondi and Rumeck Edgar from officiating Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches for the remainder of the 2025 season following a controversial match between Dynamos FC and Ngezi Platinum Stars earlier this month.

The decision comes after ZIFA reviewed reports from the match commissioner for the fixture played at Rufaro Stadium on October 4, which cited “incorrect decisions that materially affected the outcome of the match.”

In a statement, the association said both officials were found to have breached Article 22 of the Referees’ Code of Conduct, prompting disciplinary action.

“After reviewing the matter, ZIFA determined that both officials breached Article 22 of the Referees’ Code of Conduct. In line with our commitment to uphold integrity, professionalism, and fairness in all competitions, the two referees have been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 PSL season,” read part of the statement.

The suspension is part of ZIFA’s wider effort to improve officiating standards and maintain confidence in local football amid increasing scrutiny over refereeing decisions in key league fixtures.

ZIFA reiterated that it “remains steadfast in promoting accountability and ensuring that the standard of officiating meets the highest expectations of the game.”