THE PSL IS DEAD, YES IT IS

THERE were mixed reactions to an article we carried in yesterday’s edition of H-Metro about the status of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.

The top-flight league has been hit by very low turnout of fans.

The much hyped Battle of Zimbabwe featuring the country’s two biggest teams, Dynamos and Highlanders, was watched by less than 3 000 fans.

A number of factors have been raised by fans on social media as the reason for the low turnout.

Below are some of the reactions:

Get sponsors, don’t target gate takings. Reduce the entrance fee even to US$1, it’s better to get a full stadium. Introduce fun games, competitions, and music before kick-off. - Star King

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The top goal scorer has just 15 goals. Zimbabwean football was good during the days of the then Super League. When it was changed, everything started to falter. - Mbongeni Mapamula

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Completely dead, that’s why I am now supporting Zambia’s Chipolopolo. They are doing extremely well and I’m proud of them. - Silas

Chandiwana Ba Chi

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It shall bounce back soon. Things will get better!

Covid-19 did not help matters and the long ban on sport. - Shepherd Snr Nyahwa

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The recent allegiance to the English Premiership by most Zimbabwean football fans has caused this notable indifference to local football. - Muwonwa Carrighton

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Even zvatirikuona ku ground veduweee hakuna zvakadaro chero revana vechikoro chaivo haridaro. - TEO Events

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Fans know its boozers, not recognised by FIFA. - Wash N Rinse

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Covid-19 left our football in ICU and the FIFA ban removed the life support system. - Dave N Muvindi