Castle Lager Condemns Fan Violence At Premier Soccer League Matches

Castle Lager, the sponsor of the Premier Soccer League, has raised concerns about a series of abandoned matches, fan violence and reported injuries at several league games.

The latest match to be called off was the Hardrock versus Dynamos fixture at Chahwanda Stadium, which was abandoned in the second half due to crowd trouble on Sunday.

“Football has long held a unifying role in Zimbabwean society—bringing together communities, families, and supporters in a shared celebration of passion, talent, and national pride,” Castle Lager said in a statement.

“Recent events, however, fall short of the spirit of the game and the values we collectively stand for.

“As a longstanding partner of the PSL, Castle Lager strongly condemns all forms of violence and unsportsmanlike behaviour, both on and off the field.

“The safety of fans, players, match officials, and all stakeholders remains paramount.”

Castle Lager welcomed ongoing investigations by the PSL, clubs and authorities, but urged them to “act decisively and transparently to restore confidence in the game”.

“We acknowledge the efforts currently being made by the Premier Soccer League, clubs and relevant authorities to investigate these incidents and take appropriate disciplinary action. We urge all involved to act decisively and transparently to restore confidence in the game,” reads the statement.

The sponsor said it was in talks with PSL leadership to understand the root causes of the disruptions and to back “practical, long-term solutions” for a safer football environment.

“As sponsors, we are actively engaging with the PSL leadership on these matters and await the outcomes of the ongoing investigations into these events,” it said.

“This is to help us understand the root causes behind these disruptions and support practical, long-term solutions that reinforce a safe and enjoyable football environment.

“Castle Lager remains committed to the growth and integrity of Zimbabwean football.

“We believe the game must be played, and experienced, in a manner that reflects safety, respect, fairness and unity.

“We wish those injured a speedy recovery and call on all fans to play their part in preserving the beauty of the game by supporting their teams responsibly and rejecting violence in all its forms.”