Southern Region Soccer League · 2026

Pacific Breeze Powers Southern Region Soccer League Into a New Era

The Southern Region Soccer League secured a strategic sponsorship from Pacific Breeze, under Pacific Cigarette Company, setting the stage for a more elevated and competitive tournament. This partnership is less about branding and more about enablement — unlocking resources that directly support players, improve match-day experiences, and strengthen the league's ability to host high-impact football events.

The Partnership

A Strategic Partnership for Matabeleland Football

Matabeleland football continues to prove it is not a side story but a core pillar of Zimbabwe's soccer ecosystem, producing talent, passion, and culture that the nation cannot ignore. With structured fixtures, competitive matchups, and added entertainment layers — including halftime performances from top artists such as Enzo Ishall and curated afterparty experiences with local establishments like KoSamuriwo Pub & Grill in Bulawayo — the tournament has evolved into a full-scale football and lifestyle platform.

3-0

Game of the Month Victory

2ND

Consecutive Clean Sheet

CHINOTIMBA

Stadium of the Month

MAR 21

Official Launch Day

Official Launch

The Official Launch (Bulawayo)

The official launch was hosted in Bulawayo on Saturday, 21 March, from 11 am at White City Stadium. The opening fixtures featured Bulawayo City F.C. taking on Hwange F.C., followed by Nkayi United F.C. facing Talen Vision F.C. — a lineup that blended local rivalries with a rising competitive edge.

Positioned as more than just a match day, the launch event was designed as a full fan experience. Free entry lowered barriers to access and drove mass community participation, reinforcing Bulawayo as both the cultural and operational hub of the Southern Region Soccer League.

Fixtures

MAR 21

Bulawayo City F.C. vs Hwange F.C. @ White City

Launch Day

MAR 21

Nkayi United F.C. vs Talen Vision F.C. @ White City

Opening Fixtures

MAY 17

Vic Falls City Herentals vs Nkayi United @ Chinotimba

3 - 0

Game of the Month

Game of the Month: Victoria Falls City Herentals

As the league campaign progressed into Match Day 9 on Sunday, 17 May 2026, the spotlight shifted to a thrilling clash at Chinotimba Stadium. They say "Rome wasn't built in one year," and Victoria Falls City Herentals perfectly demonstrated the progress of their project with a massive 3-0 victory over Nkayi United.

Full Time

3 — 0

Vic Falls Herentals vs Nkayi United

Chinotimba Stadium · 17 May 2026

Tactical Mastery and On-Field Brilliance

Head Coach Zibonele Ncube expressed immense joy after finally collecting the long-awaited three points, praising his players for teamwork, discipline, and hunger to win. New striker Ian announced himself in style, netting two goals and proving to be the missing piece in the Herentals attack. The midfield and defensive units stood firm to secure a second consecutive clean sheet.

Uplifting the Community

Beyond the pitch, Coach Zibonele called on the Victoria Falls community to continue backing the team, emphasising that football is playing a pivotal role in keeping young people away from drugs and negative influences while building a brighter future for local talent. Congratulations to Vic Falls City Herentals, their technical team, the passionate supporters, and dedicated sponsors HydroTech Drilling and Victoria Falls Fruit & Veg for continuing to uplift community football alongside the grand vision of the Southern Region Soccer League.

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