Premiership side Herentals FC could find themselves in the lower division following allegations of match fixing, SportBrief can reveal.

Late last year, Herentals were involved in a series of alleged match fixing with their games against Bulawayo Chiefs, Black Rhinos and Caps United topping the allegations.

Black Rhinos official Gift Kamuriwo subsequently lost his job after he was accused of manipulating a game in which they lost 3:0 to Herentals.

Although the verdict is yet to be released, sources privy to the investigations said that TelOne might, through a technicality, find their way back into the top flight as Herentals face demotion.

The Students are accused of contravening Premier Soccer League statues by trying to manipulate results.

They were charged for breaching Article 31.2.2 of the PSL Rules and Regulations on acts of misconduct and offence which states that a club can be summoned if “For any corrupt, dishonest or unlawful purpose in connection with a game played under the auspices of the League, or in connection with the affairs of the League, gives, offers or promises, whether directly or indirectly, any inducement, reward or bribe of whatsoever nature, to anybody whomsoever.”

The troublesome Innocent Benza owned side could be headed for lower tier league would they be spared for a ban.

“The verdict will be passed anytime from now but Herentals will not be part of the 2020 premiership campaign,” a source within the PSL structures told Sportbrief.