Siphakeme .Mnindwa
Zimpapers Sports Hub
Aspiring Zifa vice-president, Kennedy Ndebele, has resigned from his position as the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer.
His departure coincides with Dynamos parting ways with their Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Mashingaidze. Ndebele is now concentrating on his bid for a Zifa office in the forthcoming elections.
The PSL will also hold elections in March to elect a new executive to succeed the previous leadership under Farai Jere, who resigned in December. To ensure continuity during this transitional period, Rodwell Thabe has been appointed as Acting CEO.
The PSL has reassured stakeholders that the league will continue to operate smoothly throughout this phase. Further details regarding the recruitment of a permanent CEO will be announced in due course.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Kudzai Bare, PSL’s communications and media liaison officer, expressed gratitude for Ndebele’s “exceptional leadership and dedicated service,” which played a significant role in the league’s growth and success.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Ndebele for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the PSL,” the statement read. “His contributions have been vital in driving the league’s growth and success. We wish him the best in his future endeavours.” Ndebele assumed the role of PSL CEO in 2011.
Meanwhile, veteran administrator Jonathan Mashingaidze has become the latest figure to leave the 2024 Chibuku Super Cup champions Dynamos, following the Harare giants’ decision not to renew his contract. Mashingaidze joined Dynamos in December 2022, and his two-year contract expired on 31st December 2024.
He joins former DeMbare assistant coach Joel Luphahla and analyst Ashley Ndebele on the departure list.
Jonathan Mashingaidze
“Following the expiration of the contract of employment for the club Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jonathan Mashingaidze, on 31st December 2024, the two parties amicably agreed not to renew or extend the contract,” Dynamos stated.
“Mashingaidze, who is a sports consultant, will be engaged on a needs basis to offer consultancy services to the club. Dynamos Football Club would like to thank Mashingaidze for the services he rendered to the club during the subsistence of his contract. We wish him success in his sports consultancy field.”
Dynamos have also lost a number of key players, including the midfield trio of Tanaka Shandirwa, Donald Mudadi and Emmanuel Ziocha.
The club has also suffered the departures of skipper Frank Makarati, Emmanuel Paga, Sadyney Urikhob and Issa Sadiki. Goalkeeper, Martin Mapisa is also set to leave.
Despite the loss of key players, Dynamos coach Lloyd Chigowe has remained resolute, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to rebuild and remain competitive.
Chigowe believes the Harare giants can still assemble a team capable of competing in both the domestic Premiership and the 2025/2026 TotalEnergies Caf Confederation Cup. Dynamos will represent Zimbabwe in Africa after retaining the Chibuku Super Cup.
Chigowe has so far recruited former Scotland FC and CAPS United winger, Leeroy Mavhunga. The technical team has also been strengthened with the addition of former Harare City and Highlanders coach, Mark Mathe.
Former star player Ronald “Gidiza” Sibanda has also returned to DeMbare as team manager. The 48-year-old Sibanda, who played Caf Champions League football with Dynamos in 1999, is a former Warriors key player.
