 The teams that formed the nucleus of the SZSL were Black Chiefs, Callies, Portuguese, Old Miltonians, and Highlanders (all from Bulawayo), Black Horrors (Plumtree), Ramblers (Gwanda), and Go Beer Rovers (Gwelo).1979 – most Harare-based clubs saw the wisdom of Highlanders' decision and lent their support to the club against the national association's injustices, i.e.unfair gate takings distribution, improper methods of accounting of finances, and preferential treatment of certain teams.