Maladministration and soccer: determinants of the success of the premier soccer league in Zimbabwe.
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Date
2024
Authors
Matenda, Thomson
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The University of Zambia
Abstract
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) of Zimbabwe is one of the leading football leagues in Southern Africa, showcasing top talent and providing high-quality football entertainment to fans across the country. However, the success of the PSL is not solely determined by the performance of the players on the field, but also by the effective management and administration of the league itself. Maladministration and governance issues have been highlighted as key factors that can either propel the league to greater heights or hinder its progress. This study scrutinized the factors contributing to the underperformance of Zimbabwean soccer teams, explicitly emphasizing the often-overlooked variable of corruption. The study aimed to analyze the historical context of premier soccer league of football in development in Zimbabwe, aiming to identify the determinants of premier soccer league success. The study used qualitative method that sought to explore some athletes’ trending problem of stopping exercising after retirement and how they could be motivated to continue exercising. The resourcefulness of a nation, including financial capability, talent pool size, and experience, emerges as a crucial factor. While the impact of population size on the talent pool varies, culture and premier soccer league history played significant roles. The sample size of the study was sixty which was comparable to similar scholarly studies in the field of soccer research. The findings revealed that the Zimbabwean premier soccer league face challenges like dwindling resources and managerial aptitude. Further, Clubs express commitment, but financial incentives are limited. The recommendations of the study included urgent training, separating operational issues from strategic planning, and emphasizing strategic components. In further research need to focus on education and training, business coaching, ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, punitive measures for corruption, stakeholder engagement, and
addressing monetary concerns for grassroots soccer.
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Thesis e of Master of Education in Physical Education and Sports in Primary Education.