The Pedzisai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya owned Scottland FC have been formally declared the 2024 Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) champions following a ruling by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Appeals Committee on Thursday.

The choice got here after a dispute involving Scottland FC and Karoi United.

The Appeals Committee upheld the NRSL Disciplinary Committee’s ruling, awarding Scottland a 3-0 victory for the deserted match.

With this ruling, Scottland are actually the official champions of the NRSL and they are going to be enjoying within the high flight league subsequent season.

The NRSL introduced the decision in a press release issued on Thursday.

“We have taken notice of the choice of the ZIFA Appeals committee in reference to the deserted match between Karoi United FC and Scottland FC.

“The Appeals committee upheld the choice of the NRSL Disciplinary committee, whereby Karoi United FC was discovered responsible for inflicting the abandonment of the match, and consequently the match was awarded to Scottland FC on a 3-0 scoreline.

“This judgement is a vindication of our disciplinary committee. We are of the firm belief that the decision is in line with all known football Rules and Regulations and in the spirit of fair play,” the NRSL introduced in a press release.

“We hope that it will deliver closure to the difficulty and that henceforth our members and stakeholders will transfer ahead and put together for the forthcoming season.

“We thank you all for your patience and understanding during this entire process.”

Meanwhile, Scottland are lively available in the market, signing a number of the league’s stars together with high objective scorer Lynoth Chikuhwa, Peter Muduhwa, Mthokozisi Msebe, Talbert Shumba, Vassil Kawe, Walter Musona in addition to Khama Billiat.