The ministry came under the spotlight in the recent Chief Marange succession wrangle where two families (Dzoma and Makarara) are challenging the selection of Bernard Makangauta Murwira as the rightful heir to the throne.
However, according to the world soccer governing body Fifa, the suspension constituted to third parties (in this case government) interference in running the game locally. Consequently, the world soccer governing body suspended Zimbabwe for violating Fifa statutes.