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Kudzai Bare
The Premier Soccer League was established in 1992 as a top flight football League that is affiliated to the Zimbabwe Football Association.

This year, the League celebrates its 25th anniversary. The celebration of this milestone presents an opportunity to reflect on the growth and achievements of the League.

The inaugural season of the modern day Premier Soccer League had the following teams: Black Aces, Black Mambas, Black Rhinos, Caps United, Chapungu, Darryn T, Dynamos, Eiffel Flats, Highlanders, Mhangura, Tanganda, Shu Shine, Hwange and Zimbabwe Saints.

The first League champions were Black Aces. Tanganda and Shu Shine were relegated in the first year of the PSL. Teams like Black Rhinos, Chapungu, and Hwange have been in and out of the PSL since 1992. The only teams that have never been relegated are Caps United, Dynamos and Highlanders.

A total of 74 clubs have played in the PSL.

The establishment of the Premier Soccer League in 1992 resulted in the improvement of the standard of club football in Zimbabwe. The PSL has brought professionalism to Zimbabwean football as it has managed to run its competitions successfully to the satisfaction of its sponsors, clubs, fans and other stakeholders. The Zimbabwe national team has qualified for the African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament a record four times.

The League has produced and nurtured raw talent among local players and has provided a platform for them to make their mark in Africa, Europe and other continents.

Stars like Zenzo Moyo, Joel Luphahla, Silas Songani, Stewart Murisa, the late Adam Ndlovu, William and Wilfred Mugeyi,  Tendai Ndoro, Willard Katsande, George Mbwando, Quincy Antipas, Kaitano Tembo, Khama Billiat to mention but a few, went on to shine on the international and regional landscape.

In the past years, PSL and its clubs have attracted a number of corporates, local authorities and other institutions to improve the administration and management of the game.

The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League currently enjoys a partnership with Delta Beverages (Pvt) Ltd under their Castle Lager and Chibuku Super Cup brands.

Premier Soccer League Partners since 1992

•    SuperSport    Broadcast Sponsor

•    Castle        Castle Lager Premiership

•    Chibuku        Chibuku Super Cup

•    NetOne        Easycall / One Wallet                 Cup / Charity Shield

•    Mbada Diamonds    Cup

•    BancABC    BancABC Super 8

•    CBZ Bank    Premiership

•    Econet        Buddie Premiership  & Cup

•    Dairibord    Charity Shield

•    Firstel Cellular    Cup

•    Nestle        Cup

•    BP        BP League Cup

•    Natbrew        Natbrew Cup

•    Blue Ribbon    Cup

•    OK Zimbabwe    OK Grand

Challenge Cup

•    TM          Pick n Pay Cup

•    Draw Card    Monthly Awards

•    Strashia        Monthly Awards

•    Yo Africa        Internet Service Provider

•    Nyaradzo     Training Workshops

•    BAT        Madison Trophy- cup

•    Mailnet        Monthly awards

•    Caine Explorers    Monthly Awards

•    Zim Midas    Monthly awards

PSL Vision

To be the preferred self-sustaining professional League in Africa that transforms lives.

Mission

To develop elite football and promote the PSL brand for the benefit of its members and stakeholders through competitions, programmes and activities.

Values

•    Integrity

•    Accountability

•    Professionalism

•    Excellence

•    Fair play

*Kudzai Bare is the PSL communications and media liaison officer