2025 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League
| Season | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 February – 23 November |
| Champions | Scottland |
← 2024 2026 → | |
The 2025 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League was the 44th season of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, the top-tier football league in Zimbabwe.
Simba Bhora were the defending champions, after winning their first ever title in 2024.[1]
The season began with concern over the poor quality of pitches.[2]
The league was won by Scottland with two games to spare in their debut season in the top tier.[3]
Teams
Changes from 2024
Arenel Movers, Chegutu Pirates, Bulawayo Chiefs and Hwange were all relegated from the 2024 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.[4]
 Promoted fromDivision One |
 Relegated toDivision One |
|---|---|
| Kwekwe United (Central Region) Scottland (Northern Region) ZPC Hwange (Southern Region) Triangle United (Eastern Region) |
Arenel Movers Chegutu Pirates Bulawayo Chiefs Hwange |
ZPC Hwange chose not to compete due to financial constraints and restrictions on a single entity owning two teams in the same league. Their franchise was purchased by MWOS, who will compete instead.[5]
Locations
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottland (C, Q) | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 47 | 20 | +27 | 69 | Possible CAF Champions League qualification |
| 2 | MWOS | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 36 | 23 | +13 | 62 | |
| 3 | Simba Bhora | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 37 | 21 | +16 | 61 | |
| 4 | Ngezi Platinum Stars | 34 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 41 | 30 | +11 | 55 | |
| 5 | TelOne | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 40 | 26 | +14 | 54 | |
| 6 | Platinum | 34 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 28 | 20 | +8 | 49 | |
| 7 | Herentals | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 48 | |
| 8 | Kariba | 34 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 44 | |
| 9 | CAPS United | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 28 | −2 | 43 | |
| 10 | Manica Diamonds | 34 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 24 | −3 | 41 | |
| 11 | Highlanders | 34 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 39 | |
| 12 | Chicken Inn | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 25 | −2 | 39 | |
| 13 | Dynamos | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 39 | |
| 14 | Triangle United | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 36 | 33 | +3 | 38 | |
| 15 | Green Fuel (R) | 34 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 28 | 30 | −2 | 37 | Relegation to Division One |
| 16 | Bikita Minerals (R) | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 38 | −13 | 37 | |
| 17 | Yadah (R) | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 30 | −7 | 35 | |
| 18 | Kwekwe United (R) | 34 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 79 | −64 | 10 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Attendances
Highlanders versus Dynamos saw an attendance of 15,794 spectators.[6] Another match with a high attendance was CAPS United versus Scottland, with 10,995.[7]
Proposed format change
In November 2025, following the conclusion of the season, the PSL proposed expanding the league to 20 teams, with relegation being cancelled for the 2025 season, and a temporary 22 teams in the 2026 season.[8] The proposal was rejected by the Zimbabwe Football Association.[9]
References
- ^ "From Shamva to Africa: Simba's Cinderella story". The Sunday Mail. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Chigandiwa, Tafadzwa (3 March 2025). "PSL kicks off in Zimbabwe, but poor pitch conditions demand urgent action". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Zimbabwe, New (2 November 2025). "Scottland FC lifts 2025 PSL championship title, joins Black Rhinos in the history books". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Zimbabwe 2024". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "MWOS FC finally realise PSL dream by acquiring ZPC Hwange's status". Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/biggest-crowd-of-the-season-15-000-pay-to-watch-bosso-vs-dembare/
- ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200039383/caps-scottland-attendance-figures-revealed
- ^ Reporter, ZimNow. "ZIFA Proposes Expanding PSL To 20 Teams From 202..." zimbabwenow.co.zw. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ https://news.pindula.co.zw/2025/11/18/zifa-rejects-psl-plan-to-spare-struggling-clubs-from-relegation/