Shabanie chairman Elias Marufu is hoping for a return to the top-flight after paying their Zifa Central Region affiliation fee.
The was among the teams that delayed confirming their participation in lower divisions owing to affiliation fee challenges.
Marufu, who is bouncing back after he had left the club, came back with the team he was working with previously.
“We are happy that we are now able to play in the division one after having some challenges.It was a little bit hard for us to pay the required affiliation fee but the mine came to our rescue.
“Going forward we want to be well structured and be professional that we can attract sponsors.
“We always wanted Shabanie to be where it belongs and we are looking forward to bounce back in the Premier League.
“We are hoping that our club will soon be a competitive side in the country,” he said.-H-Metro