THE Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) recorded a 12 percent increase in revenue to US$4.645 million in 2025 while significantly increasing spending on football activities, according to its latest audited financial statements.
The accounts, for the year ended December 31 2025, received an unmodified audit opinion from BDO Zimbabwe, meaning the independent auditors found that the statements fairly presented ZIFA’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards.
The publication of the accounts also marks the second consecutive year that ZIFA has produced audited financial statements, which the association says reflects its drive to institutionalise financial accountability.
ZIFA’s revenue rose from US$4.143 million in 2024 to US$4.645 million in 2025, while revenue and other income combined reached approximately US$6.41 million.
Other income amounted to US$1.769 million and included Government grants and sponsorships, commercial sponsorship, merchandise and advertising income, pointing to a broader funding base for the association.
The increased income was accompanied by a sharp rise in expenditure on football activities, with match expenditure climbing from US$2.17 million in 2024 to US$3.98 million in 2025.
ZIFA said the increase reflected expanded national-team activities and football programmes.
The association also invested US$375,215 in property and equipment during the year, more than double the US$148 877 invested in 2024.
Despite the increased level of football activity, ZIFA recorded a relatively modest deficit of US$67,143 and ended the year with total assets of US$4.43 million and reserves of US$3.51 million.
