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Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter
THE Premier Soccer League are concerned about the quality of the teams coming from Division One after three of the four sides promoted this year were demoted at the conclusion of the just-ended season. Dongo Sawmill, WhaWha and Flame Lily were in the relegation zone from the start of the season to the finish and were eventually relegated together with Buffaloes. Only Tsholotsho survived the heat but also needed a last day escape tale.

PSL chief executive Kenny Ndebele said he was worried by the trend which appeared to be a repeat of last season when Chiredzi and Bantu Rovers faced the chop after only one season.

“These newly-promoted teams struggled and in a way it showed the gap between the Premiership and the regional leagues. The teams that are coming into the league next year should pull up their socks,” said Ndebele. Chicken Inn were crowned champions after finishing on 61 points.

The Gamecocks broke the four-year dominance by Harare giants Dynamos who finished in second place, four points behind. Ndebele said the league was encouraged by the faith shown in them by the principal sponsor Delta Beverages, through their brands Castle Lager and Chibuku Super, and NetOne who also continued with the tournament for the top eight teams.