The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the suspension of three referees over poor performances in the top tier league
Following a thorough review and assessment by the ZIFA Referees Committee, the following decisions have been taken:
Lawrence Zimondi
Referee Zimondi has been suspended from officiating Premier League matches from
Matchday 11 to Matchday 14 (four weeks).
This decision follows substandard officiating in two matches:
Highlanders vs CAPS United on 13 April 2025 at Barbourfields Stadium
Ngezi Platinum vs Yadah on 30 April 2025 at Baobab Stadium
Nelson Meke
Referee Meke has also been suspended from officiating Premier League matches from
Matchday 11 to Matchday 14 (four weeks).
The suspension stems from poor performance during the Scotland vs Herentals match
played on 1 May 2025 at Rufaro Stadium.
Tichaona Mbire
Referee Mbire has been suspended from officiating Premier League matches from
Matchday 11 to Matchday 16 (six weeks).
This action follows an unsatisfactory performance in the MWOS vs Manica Diamonds
fixture held on 1 May 2025 at Ngoni Stadium.
