Former Warriors skipper Peter “Nsukuzonke” Ndlovu has challenged club administrators in to adhere to tenets of good corporate governance for sport to fully develop in Zimbabwe.

Ndlovu, who is team manager at South African Absa Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns, made the remarks at the 2017 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Soccer Stars awards on Friday night where he was the guest of honour.

“Our football has to develop and create more opportunities for the players, coaches and administrators. To achieve this, I appeal to club leaders to practice good corporate governance. It is important for clubs to separate powers in order to govern teams properly,” said Ndlovu.

“Policy formulators; that is elected officials, must play an oversight role, provide resources such as funding, equipment and human resources.

Administrators must implement policies of the clubs as pronounced by the leaders.

“Technical officials must be given room to build formidable teams to compete at the top level. It is important to say that gone are the days when officials select players or teams for the technical officials. The habit of giving coaches targets of winning say 10 out of 10 matches is not necessary,” he said.

FC Platinum’s Rodwell Chinyengetere won the Soccer Star of the year award to become the 48th recipient of the award, while his teammate Kevin Moyo was first runner-up and Dynamos’ skipper Ocean Mushure emerged as second runner-up.

Chicken Inn’s Elvis Chipezeze, who kept incredible 19 clean sheets, was named Goalkeeper of the Year, while Leeroy Mavunga of Yadah FC scooped the Under-19 Rookie of the Year award.

Triangle United were named the most disciplined team in the 2017 season.