Staff Reporter
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee has handed down its judgment following the abandoned Castle Lager Premier Soccer League fixture between Hardrock FC and Dynamos FC at Chahwanda Stadium on May 24, imposing heavy fines and sanctions on both clubs.
In a statement on Wednesday, July 1, the PSL found both clubs guilty of causing the abandonment of the match through pitch invasion, acts of violence, improper conduct and disrupting the normal proceedings of the match.
The committee also ruled that Dynamos FC was guilty of maliciously damaging the perimeter fence at Chahwanda Stadium, while Hardrock FC failed to provide adequate security as the home team.
Hardrock FC was fined US$10 000, with US$2 000 suspended for the remainder of the season on condition that the club is not convicted of a similar offence. The club will also play one home match behind closed doors and must submit a revised Match Security Management Plan to the PSL Chief Executive Officer within 30 days.
Dynamos FC was also fined US$10 000 and ordered to submit a formal crowd management and stewarding plan within 30 days. In addition, the Harare giants must provide a written report after each away fixture for the remainder of the season detailing measures taken to manage their travelling supporters.
The PSL further ordered that the remaining minutes of the abandoned Matchday 14 fixture be completed behind closed doors at a neutral venue under PSL protocols.
Hardrock FC Chief Executive Officer Kudzanai Hove was separately found guilty of disorderly conduct, pitch invasion and violent behaviour. He has been suspended from all football-related activities for the remainder of the 2026 season and fined US$5 000.
PSL statement “Both Hardrock FC and Dynamos FC were found guilty of causing the abandonment of the match, pitch invasion, acts of violence, improper conduct and disrupting the normal proceedings of the match. In addition, Dynamos FC was found guilty of malicious damage to the perimeter fence at Chahwanda Stadium while Hardrock FC failed to provide adequate security as the home team.”
The PSL added: “The Disciplinary Committee further ordered that the remaining minutes of the abandoned Matchday 14 fixture between Hardrock FC and Dynamos FC be played behind closed doors at a neutral venue under the protocols of the PSL.”
