Футбольная ассоциация Зимбабве отстранила пятерых судей за ошибки, повлиявшие на исход матчей

THE Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended five match officials after finding that crucial errors in their officiating significantly influenced the outcomes of league fixtures in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) and regional competitions. In a statement, the football governing body said the disciplinary action followed assessments of reports submitted by match commissioners. The officials were sanctioned in accordance with Article 22 of the ZIFA Referees Code of Conduct. Assistant referee Phikisani Ndlovu received a six-match suspension in the Castle Lager PSL, ruling him out from Matchday 21 through to Matchday 26. The punishment relates to his performance during the FC Platinum versus Hunters FC clash at Mandava Stadium on June 27, 2026. In the Northern Region Soccer League, referee Chamunorwa Tapiwa was handed a six-match ban covering Matchdays 17 to 22 following the Marere FC against Zambezi G & C FC fixture played at Centenary Ground on June 21, 2026. Assistant referee Christian Gumbeze was also suspended for six Northern Region Soccer League matches after his officiating in the same encounter came under scrutiny. The sanctions extended to the Southern Region Soccer League, where referee Graduate Mubobo was barred from officiating six matches, from Matchday 16 to Matchday 21, following a fixture at Chinotimba Stadium on June 24, 2026. Assistant referee Praise Mkwevo was likewise suspended for six matches over his role in the same game. ZIFA said the officials were found to have made erroneous decisions that had a decisive bearing on the results of the affected matches. “The sanctions relate to incorrect officiating decisions considered to have materially affected the outcomes of the respective matches, in breach of Article 22 of the ZIFA Referees Code of Conduct,” the association said.