Zimbabwean clubs face a FIFA-led shake-up as licensing standards tighten around matchday squads

FIFA’s club professionalisation push in Zimbabwe is moving from classroom theory to practical enforcement, with new expectations around how clubs select and register their matchday line-ups. With an April 25 compliance deadline having passed, Zimbabwe’s top-flight sides now enter a crucial period where governance, coaching structures, and player administration could directly affect what fans see on the pitch.