diff --git a/make/prerequisites.mk b/make/prerequisites.mk
index 79e3e697..f75b8e32 100644
--- a/make/prerequisites.mk
+++ b/make/prerequisites.mk
@@ -230,7 +230,6 @@ PHONY += find-%
 PHONY += toolcheck
 PHONY += bashcheck
 PHONY += preqs
-PHONY += download
 PHONY += ni-sources
 PHONY += archives-list
 PHONY += archives-info