The Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, established in 1980, is the top-tier football league in Zimbabwe. It was founded shortly after the country gained independence from British colonial rule. The league consists of 18 teams competing for the title. Dynamos FC and Highlanders FC are the most successful clubs in the league's history, having won numerous championships. An interesting fact about the league is that it has a reputation for producing talented players who have gone on to have successful careers both domestically and internationally.