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The government has not provided a specific timeline for the completion of renovations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, leaving uncertainty about when the facility will be ready to host international football matches.
As a result, Warriors fans will have to wait longer to see Zimbabwe play international matches on home soil.
In response to questions in Parliament recently, Emily Jesaya, the Deputy Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, stated:
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I want to thank the Hon. Member for that pertinent question. We desire that the good job of renovating the National Sports Stadium should be done as soon as possible so that we can go and support our national warriors playing locally.
I cannot give a specific timeline for when the project will be completed because some factors are beyond our control but the job will be done by.
</blockquote>
In 2021, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) condemned the National Sports Stadium for not meeting international standards, a decision that has compelled Zimbabwe’s national teams to play their matches abroad.
Currently, the National Sports Stadium is the only football facility in the country that requires minimal improvements to achieve CAF homologation.
Key areas needing attention include the installation of bucket seats, electronic turnstiles, and CCTV cameras.
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The government hasn't said when the National Sports Stadium renovations will be finished, so Zimbabwe's soccer fans will have to wait to see international games there. The Deputy Minister said they want the renovations done quickly, but some things are out of their control. The stadium needs to meet CAF standards, like having bucket seats, electronic turnstiles, and CCTV cameras. For now, Zimbabwe's teams have to play matches outside the country because the stadium isn't up to standard. Hopefully, the renovations will be completed soon so people can watch their national teams play at home again.

No Timeline Given For National Sports Stadium Renovations

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Recreation has recommended the construction of a new stadium in Mt Hampden, citing the National Sports Stadium’s aging infrastructure.
Speaking at a pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo on Thursday, the committee’s chairperson, Chamu Chiwanza (ZANU PF), announced that they have already chosen a name for the proposed stadium: Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Stadium. Said Chiwanza (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/parliament-pushes-for-construction-of-emmerson-mnangagwa-stadium-says-nss-is-too-old/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
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It is imperative to start to cast light on the state of our nation’s sporting facilities. On the 2024 performance outcome, I spoke about the epidemic which is the stadia.
I propose that the treasury and the minister here should come up with a special fund that ensures that stadiums, particularly the National Sports Stadium can be renovated.
As a committee, we propose that we build a new stadium at the new City and we already have a new name for it and it is called the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa stadium.
The National Sports Stadium is old, yes we are doing renovations on it. We put together a sub-committee which was chaired by honourable Jere and went there and realised that 45 percent was complete.
</blockquote>
The National Sports Stadium was condemned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2021 for not meeting the required standards to host international matches.
It was also deemed unsuitable by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) First Instance Body (FIB) for local Premier Soccer League (PSL) games.
Deputy Minister of Sports, Emily Jesaya, said that Treasury has been slow in releasing funds for the stadium’s renovation.
Zimbabwe currently lacks a single CAF-certified stadium. This has forced both the national football team, the Warriors, and clubs participating in CAF competitions to rent venues in neighboring countries like South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia for their home matches.
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The government wants to build a new stadium because the old one is falling apart and not good enough for big games. They want to name it after the president. The old stadium is not good enough for international and local soccer games. The government has been slow in giving money for fixing the old stadium. Zimbabwe doesn't have a good enough stadium for big games, so they have to go to other countries to play.

Parliament Proposes Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Stadium For Mt Hampden

The renovation of the National Sports Stadium is far from being finished. So far, only $3.8 million has been spent out of the planned $25.4 million.
This was revealed by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and lnvestment Promotion,  Mthuli Ncube, on Wednesday.
He was answering questions from members of parliament who wanted to know how the renovation is going for the 60,000-seat stadium since the start of this year. Said Ncube:
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The engagements with the Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture indicated that to date, only US$6.75 million has been contracted.
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Ncube said the US$6.75 million relates to infrastructural development including a water reticulation system, installation of security systems such as CCTV, access control equipment, as well a ticketing system. He added:
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Out of this amount, the total value of work done and certified amounts to US$3.8 million which has since been paid for in full.
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Ncube said that this year, the Local Government and Public Works Ministry proposed a total budget of $25.4 million for the full refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium.
Out of this amount, $17.5 million is planned for improving infrastructure, security, and access control. The remaining $7.9 million will go toward other projects like fencing, groundwork, and related tasks.
Ncube could not provide a timeline for when the funds would be available.
In his 2024 national budget, he only allocated $2.75 million for the stadium’s refurbishment.
The stadium is being refurbished to meet the standards set by CAF for hosting international matches.
Right now, the Zimbabwe national football team (the Warriors) and local teams like Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum are using sports facilities in countries like Rwanda, South Africa, and Botswana to host international matches.
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The National Sports Stadium is being fixed up, but it's taking longer than planned. Only $3.8 million has been spent out of the $25.4 million needed. The government hasn't said when the rest of the money will be available. The stadium needs renovations to meet international standards for sports. Right now, Zimbabwe's national football team has to play in other countries like Rwanda and South Africa because the stadium isn't ready. The renovation includes improving infrastructure, security, and more. The Minister of Finance says they are working on it, but it's taking time.

National Sports Stadium Renovation Gets Only $3.8 Million Of Needed $25.4 Million

Significant progress has been made on the National Sports Stadium refurbishment to meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards for hosting international matches but a lot of work still needs to be done as the water reticulation works, CCTV, turnstiles, and bucket seats are yet to be fully installed., according to government officials.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere reported during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing that Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry provided an update on various projects under her ministry’s supervision, including the stadium renovations. Said Muswere:
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Refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium in Harare metropolitan province is progressing well, with completion of stadium water reticulation works being 65 percent complete.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV), turnstiles, and venue operations control is 50 percent complete, and bucket seat installation is 35 percent complete.
</blockquote>
The dilapidated state of the National Sports Stadium has forced Zimbabwe’s national teams, including the Warriors and CAF inter-club representatives, to play their home matches abroad.
Dynamos, Zimbabwe’s representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, are currently using stadiums in Botswana for their home games.
The Warriors, meanwhile, hosted their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Cameroon in Kampala, Uganda.
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The National Sports Stadium in Zimbabwe is getting fixed up to meet standards for international matches. They still need to finish installing the water system, CCTV cameras, turnstiles, and bucket seats. The work is about 50-65% complete. The stadium was in bad shape and national teams had to play games in other countries. For example, Dynamos are playing in Botswana, and the Warriors played in Uganda. The government is working hard to finish the renovations so that Zimbabwe can host its own games again.

Water Distribution System, CCTV, And Turnstiles Installation At National Sports Stadium Remain Incomplete

The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) expects to complete the rehabilitation of the National Sports Stadium to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) minimum standards by the end of this year, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200031356/national-sports-stadium-ready-by-december-2024">NewsDay</a>.
In a recent update, SRC board chairman Gerald Mlotshwa and director-general Elta Nengomasha provided details on the ongoing renovations at Zimbabwe’s largest sports facility.
Mlotshwa announced that the first batch of 15,000 bucket seats, purchased from China, has already arrived in Beira, Mozambique.
The seats will be transported to Harare once the necessary paperwork is finalised. He said:
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I am happy to report that as of today, the first batch of the bucket seats is now in Beira, ready for shipping to Zimbabwe.
Those timeframes to Zimbabwe are what we are busy trying to ascertain so that we give accurate information.
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Mlotshwa added that the SRC is targeting completion of all the renovation work by December. However, he noted that the pitch itself will require major refurbishment.
Nengomasha further elaborated on the ongoing projects, saying they are currently working on installing a new perimeter fence and upgrading the water reticulation system at the stadium. She said:
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In preparation to receive the bucket seats and other equipment, we are securing the stadium with a new perimeter fence. We expect that to be complete by the end of August.
Water reticulation, if you come to the stadium, you will find that the first half of the reticulation has been done. The trenches have been dug and the piping is on site.
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Nengomasha also revealed that the turnstiles and CCTV equipment have already been delivered to the National Sports Stadium, and the team is now waiting to begin the installation. Added Nengomasha:
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We need special lighting for the floodlights, which is in line with CAF standards. In terms of the floodlights, there is a contractor that is in place and most of the preliminary work has been done.
</blockquote>
Due to the lack of a CAF-certified stadium in Zimbabwe, the national team, the Warriors, as well as Premier Soccer League clubs Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars, have been forced to host their home matches in CAF competitions on foreign soil.
In November 2023, Zimbabwe hosted Nigeria in Rwanda in the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In June 2024, the Warriors played their World Cup qualifier home match against Lesotho in South Africa, and in September 2024, they are scheduled to host Cameroon in Uganda in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
This past weekend, Dynamos hosted ZESCO United in Botswana for their CAF Confederation Cup fixture, while Ngezi Platinum Stars welcomed Maniema Union in Zambia for their CAF Champions League home game.
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The National Sports Stadium in Zimbabwe is getting renovated to meet CAF standards by December. New seats and equipment are being installed. The stadium will have a new perimeter fence, upgraded water system, improved lighting, and more. The Warriors and local clubs have had to play home matches outside Zimbabwe due to the lack of a certified stadium. But once the renovations are done, they can host games at home. The goal is to have everything ready by the end of the year.

National Sports Stadium Ready By December 2024 - SRC

The 2024 Defence Forces Day celebrations will be held at Rufaro Stadium in Mbare, marking a departure from the event’s traditional venue at the National Sports Stadium.
The location change comes as the National Sports Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility, has been out of use since September 2023, when it hosted President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration ceremony.
The iconic stadium is currently undergoing renovations to bring it up to the standards required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international football matches.
However, the renovations have faced delays due to a lack of funding from the Treasury. In May 2024, the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Kirsty Coventry, told parliament that funds had not been released to complete the upgrades.
During the post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere announced that this year’s Defence Forces Day commemoration will take place on August 13. He said:
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he Defence Forces Day will be celebrated on the 13th of August at Rufaro Stadium in Harare under the theme, “Guaranteeing A Conducive Environment For Attainment Of Vision 2030”.
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The Defence Forces Day celebrations in 2024 will be at Rufaro Stadium, not the National Sports Stadium. The National Sports Stadium is being renovated for international football matches. The renovations are delayed because of funding issues. The celebrations will be on August 13 with the theme "Guaranteeing A Conducive Environment For Attainment Of Vision 2030". The change of venue is because the National Sports Stadium is not ready.

Rufaro Stadium To Host Defence Forces Day Celebrations

The Sport, Arts, Recreation and Culture Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya on Wednesday said that renovations at the National Sports Stadium will not be completed this year as there is still a lot of work that needs to be done at the facility.
Jesaya was speaking after the Sports Recreation Arts and Culture Parliamentary Portfolio Committee had called off a tour of the stadium due to the lack of progress on the ongoing renovations. She said (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/govt-admits-failure-says-national-sports-stadium-completion-not-possible-this-year/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
<blockquote>
We have made significant strides which possibly to date may not be seen because we have some other works which we are waiting for.
So I just want to take this time and opportunity to address the nation and say the Ministry is committed and we are going to work with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee to make sure we do the refurbishment in time.
Possibly we may not be able to do it this year but we want to assure the nation that we will play here in Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Minister of Finance, Economic Development and lnvestment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, allocated ZWL$136 billion to the Ministry of Sport in the 2024 national budget.
ZWL$24 billion of that amount was specifically for the renovations of the National Sports Stadium.
As a result, Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry was confident that the stadium would be ready to host international games by June 2024.
However, this has not materialised and Zimbabwe will “host” Lesotho at Orlando Stadium in South Africa on June 7 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) chairperson Gerald Mlotshwa told the Portfolio Committee that the government is yet to release funds for the renovations. He said:
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Let’s go back to what the Minister said to Parliament, which was also on the back of assurances she had got from the treasury.
This is why I am saying we need to take collective responsibility and ask ourselves why the renovations are not happening as expected.
At the end of the day if Treasury has not met its promise we remain tied also on pushing the works.
We also have to be reminded that some of the funds might have been diverted because of the declared national disaster of an El Nino drought.
</blockquote>
Some key aspects of the renovations include the installation of bucket seats and electronic turnstiles, setting up a functional Venue Operations Centre (VOC) and renovation of B – Arena.
The ablution facilities, changing rooms, and the water reticulation system also need to be addressed.
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National Sports Stadium Renovations Delayed - Deputy Minister Jesaya

Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry, recently announced significant strides in rehabilitating the National Sports Stadium. The aim is to elevate it to CAF standards for hosting international football events.
The stadium was closed for renovations but there seems to be no progress taking place after pictures circulated showing dried-out grass on the pitch.
As reported by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200025287/coventry-shares-nss-progress-report">NewsDay</a>, Minister Coventry addressed parliament, acknowledging modest progress at the sports facility.
However, her Ministry remains awaiting additional funding from the Treasury to expedite further improvements. She said:
<blockquote>
With regards to the National Sports Stadium, the ministry is seized with the resuscitation to enable the facility to host CAF and FIFA-sanctioned events.
Today, the progress at this point is that the water reticulation is in progress, and with that coming along nicely, we are waiting for additional funding to be released for that process to finish.
Turnstiles and electronic ticketing machines have been procured and have been delivered and are waiting for installation. There is a need to be a smart adjustment to our gates for entry for these to fit in nicely.
The turf will be replaced and that is in progress, we have spoken to a number of the teams and players as well as the stakeholders. They will prefer to have natural grass so that is now what we are working on.
Bucket seats have been procured by a third party and are in the process of being made, and we want to thank that third party.
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The Zimbabwe national senior men’s soccer team, the Warriors, is now set to play the next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on foreign soil.
Since the Warriors are scheduled to play against South Africa a few days after the Lesotho game, they could likely choose to play both games in South Africa.
The Warriors will also be involved in African Cup of Nations qualifiers later this year.
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National Sports Stadium Undergoing Rehabilitation - Coventry

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has once again condemned both the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium as unsuitable to host international football matches.
This was revealed in a letter written by CAF technical development director Raul Chipenda to ZIFA Normalisation Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa.
CAF inspected the two venues at the end of last year. The letter, seen by <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/caf-condemn-national-sports-stadium-rufaro-again">The Sunday Mail</a>, reads in part:
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With reference to the stadium general inspection conducted by CAF in Zimbabwe to assess the National Sports Stadium (Harare) and Rufaro Stadium (Harare), based on the inspection report, we regret to inform you that both stadiums do not meet the set CAF stadium minimum requirements to host CAF international matches…
The inspection report concluded that several areas in both the stadiums require a total renovation in accordance with the CAF requirements, overall indicating that the stadiums must be totally revamped and redesigned from the ground up to fit the modern football stadium requirements and standards.
Areas such as the field of play, stands and spectator facilities, competition areas, media and medical facilities are just some of the main highlighted issues.
Additionally, the functionality, design, comfort and quality of equipment in the stadiums are currently of great concern.
</blockquote>
CAF said the National Sports Stadium remains in a similar condition as found during its last inspection.
Chipenda also highlighted that the current standard of the refurbishment work on Rufaro was “not fully in line with the CAF stadium requirements”. He wrote:
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On this basis, several structural errors and deficiencies could be identified during the inspection visit, which could have been avoided if CAF was consulted from the initial stages of the project.
As it stands, it is important to underline that there is a high risk that at the end of the ongoing renovation works in Rufaro Stadium, the stadium might still fail to comply with the minimum requirements to host some of the CAF competitions.
We would like to highlight that the overall stadium situation in Zimbabwe remains critical, and in case the standards do not improve in the near future, the national teams and clubs will have to continue to play their CAF matches in an approved stadium outside of your territory.
CAF, therefore, encourages the initiation of a total renovation programme on both stadiums in line with the CAF standards, and the purchase of all required equipment.
</blockquote>
The FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume in June and the ban on the stadiums may force the Warriors to play their home games in a foreign country, again.
Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars and Chibuku Super Cup winners Dynamos may also be forced to play their home matches in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup assignments, respectively, on foreign soil.
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CAF Condemns Zimbabwean Stadiums, Again

Innocent Benza, the Member of Parliament for Mutasa Central, has raised concerns about the government’s timeline for installing bucket seats at the National Sports Stadium. The lack of bucket seats is preventing the stadium from being approved by the continental body CAF for international games. As a result, Zimbabwe is set to host its first international home game in Rwanda. 
The Warriors will kick off their FIFA World Cup qualifier group campaign with a match against Rwanda in Rwanda on November 13 before they host Nigeria in the same country a week later.
Benza expressed the desire of football fans for Zimbabwe to host matches at the National Sports Stadium and questioned why it would take until December for the installation of bucket seats to be completed. The stadium’s condition has also worsened due to its continuous use by Premier Soccer League teams, including Benza’s own club, Herentals Football Club. Benza said:
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Soccer is in a serious state of need. December is too far to have a whole government install bucket seats in the Nationals Sports Stadium.
This is a public outcry that our national team must play its games in Zimbabwe. We request that officials from the Sports Ministry put all your efforts so we correct the situation at the national sports stadium and have our team play there.
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The Harare City Council’s attempts to restore Rufaro Stadium have not been successful. The local government authority has continuously changed deadlines, and some people believe that the renovations done so far are only surface-level improvements.
Innocent Dambudzo Benza is a businessman, educator, and football player. He is a member and owner of the Herentals Football Club and also serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Herentals Group of Colleges.
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MP Innocent Benza Concerned Over Govt Timeline For Installing Bucket Seats At National Sports Stadium

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Stadium Inspector Joshua Knipp was in Zimbabwe last week to assess progress made in renovating the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium in Harare.
In a statement on Monday, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) said during the inspections, Knipp was accompanied by members of the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee. It said:
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Stadium Inspector Joshua Knipp was in the country last week Thursday where he inspected the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium in Harare.
Knipp who was accompanied by members of the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee (NC) Sikhumbuzo Ndebele, Rosemary Mugadza and the FIFA Forward Manager Kudzai Chitima inspected the sporting facilities Thursday and Friday.
A report is expected to be presented to the association in due course.
</blockquote>
The two stadiums were banned from hosting international matches after failing to meet CAF requirements.
Previously, CAF said bucket seats made of an unbreakable and non-flammable material should be installed at the National Sports Stadium.
The stadium owners are also required to install a functional Venue Operations Centre (VOC) with a good overview of the stadium equipped with CCTV monitors.
The VOC should have an override capability over the public address system in case of emergency announcements.
CAF said the stadium should be equipped with modern electronic turnstiles and automated systems.
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CAF Inspects Rufaro Stadium, National Sports Stadium

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has approached the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) seeking permission to use the National Sports Stadium (NSS).
The PSL intends to stage midweek fixtures but there are concerns that the stadiums currently in use may be over-used.
NSS was closed in June this year due to the deteriorating state of the playing pitch, and water reticulation system challenges.
At the time, a total of eight teams were using the National Sports Stadium for their home matches and the closure of the facility forced the clubs to look for other home venues outside Harare.
PSL chief executive officer Kennedy Ndebele told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200016284/psl-approaches-src-over-nss">NewsDay</a> that they are seeking permission to use the stadium after it recently hosted a number of national and private events, including two football matches.
NSS hosted the ZDF Cup final match featuring the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Select against Malawi on 15 August, and the Presidential Inauguration Cup on 04 September. Said Ndebele:
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We have written to the SRC to check on the availability of the National Sports Stadium given that it has hosted some events in recent times. We are hoping that we will get a positive response.
With the stadia that are available, we have a challenge of having mid-week fixtures because the facilities will be over-used.
If we can get either the National Sports Stadium or Rufaro Stadium or even both, then that will be perfect.
We are happy that we now have an approved facility in Chisumbanje (Green Fuel Arena) but due to its location, it does not alleviate the problem of Barbourfields and Bata stadiums.
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Bata Stadium, located in Gweru, Midlands Province, serves as the home venue for Sheasham, CAPS United and Black Rhinos.
Dynamos are now hosting their matches at Barbourfields Stadium, the home of arch-rivals, Highlanders.
Cranborne Bullets and ZPC Kariba use Nyamhunga Stadium in Kariba while Herentals College and FC Platinum are using Mandava Stadium.
Simba Bhora and Ngezi Platinum Stars use Baobab Stadium in Mhondoro while Mutare-based Manica Diamonds and Triangle United use Gibbo Stadium in Triangle.
Hwange use the Colliery Stadium in Hwange, Chicken Inn and Bulawayo Chiefs use Luveve Stadium, while Greenfuel use the Greenfuel Arena which was recently homologated.
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PSL Approaches SRC Over National Sports Stadium

The Government has partnered with Sakunda Holdings to upgrade the National Sports Stadium (NSS) so that it meets the required standards to host international matches.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/sakunda-holdings-roped-in-to-speed-up-nss-renovations/">The Herald </a>reported that the two parties are finalising a Memorandum of Understanding which they are expected to sign in the coming few days.
Preliminary feasibility studies for the upgrading of the National Sports Stadium and the adjacent hockey court are underway.
Moreover, a delegation of technocrats from the Government has accompanied Sakunda Holdings staff to Europe for benchmarking.
The delegation comprises two officials from the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, namely Sport and Recreation director Eugenia Chidhakwa and lawyer Evelyn Mutsvangwa as well as three from the Ministry of Local Government – engineers Lovemore Muzhanje, Chenjerai Bwerinofa and Nicholas Mutangu.
The delegation has since toured the Real Betis High-Performance centre and the Olympic Stadium in Sevilla, Spain and they were expected to visit Camp Nou in Barcelona on Thursday.
They are also expected to tour the Bernabeu which is the home of Real Madrid before going to the Allianz Stadium this weekend.
Speaking to The Herald from Spain on Thursday, Chidhakwa said:
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The main reason for this tour is for us to learn from the best on how we will be able to renovate various stadiums in Zimbabwe and also how we can take the sport into a viable business entity.
For the first three days that we have been in Seville, we visited the Real Betis stadium and we have also toured their high-performance centre.
They are also in the process of refurbishing their standards to expand their Stadium and we have realised that the way they erected their bucket seats is also the same way we are planning to get ours done at the National Sports Stadium.
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Sakunda Holdings project manager and coordinator Nqobile Magwizi said his company committed to upgrading NSS to ensure that it meets the FIFA requirements.
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Govt Partners With Sakunda To Upgrade National Sports Stadium

Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry has said authorities are working to ensure that the Warriors will play their matches in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at home.
This comes after FIFA lifted its suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), a development that allows Zimbabwe’s national football teams to compete in international tournaments.
Responding to questions during a Press conference where FIFA confirmed the lifting of the ZIFA suspension and unveiled the normalisation committee, Coventry said:
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We have had good open conversations with FIFA. We will continue having conversations (about the National Sports Stadium).
The guarantees of what has been happening which has not been made public will go to FIFA through the SRC [Sports and Recreation Commission] and we remain fully committed to doing that seeing and ensuring that we are playing our games at home.
There has been ongoing work. The electronic ticketing system is now in the country waiting to be installed.
Water reticulation is in process and the feasibility study for the entire area, not just the NSS, but the grounds around it are being undertaken at the moment. It should be wrapped up in the next two to three weeks.
This has also been explained to FIFA when they visited and they also went and visited the National Sports Stadium of which they were under the impression that is crumbling to the ground, but they that it was not the case.
The feasibility study is being undertaken by a South African legitimate company that built and renovated soccer stadiums for the 2010 World Cup.
And in the next three weeks, we will have more of an update on for you on where that feasibility study will see us.
</blockquote>
All of Zimbabwe’s stadiums were banned from hosting international matches three years ago after they failed to meet the minimum standards required by CAF and FIFA.
The Warriors enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers draw, which will be conducted on Thursday evening in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Zimbabwe are in Pot 4 of the 54-team draw along with Mozambique, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Tanzania, Central African Republic, Malawi and Libya.
There are six pots for the draw.
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Authorities Working To Ensure Warriors Play At Home - Minister Coventry

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has suspended all matches for three weeks with immediate effect.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 07 June, PSL communications and media liaison officer Kudzai Bare said league action will resume on 01 July 2023.
She said the suspension of topflight matches has been necessitated by the maintenance work on water reticulation being carried out at the National Sports Stadium. Said Bare:
<blockquote>
This serves to advise that the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League is taking a break with immediate effect and will resume on the 1st of July 2023.
This has been necessitated by the maintenance work on water reticulation being carried out at the National Sports Stadium and to allow the playing field to regenerate.
We also expect refurbishment works at Rufaro, Nyamhunga and Sakubva stadia to be completed before we resume Castle Lager PSL matches.
</blockquote>
The National Sports Stadium, which is managed by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), currently provides home ground for eight teams, almost half the number of teams in the 18-team league.
The stadium is home to CAPS United, Dynamos, Yadah, Herentals, ZPC Kariba, Simba Bhora, Black Rhinos and Cranborne Bullets.
The owners of Rufaro Stadium, the Harare City Council, are currently renovating the facility which when completed, will ease pressure on the National Sports Stadium.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Premier Soccer League Takes Three-week Break

The ZIFA leadership, which is not recognised by FIFA, has commended the government for availing over ZWL$1 billion for the renovation of sporting facilities including the National Sports Stadium (NSS).
The Government has set aside ZWL$1.2 billion in the 2023 National Budget for upgrading sporting facilities across the country.
The National Sports Stadium is the main venue for hosting international matches but was banned by CAF as it does not meet the required standards.
Acting ZIFA president Gift Banda said the renovation of NSS should be expedited so that it meets international standards when ZIFA’s suspension by FIFA is lifted. Banda said:
<blockquote>
The emphasis on Zimbabwe’s return to international football has been that when we do so we go back having sorted our issues, having structures and infrastructure in place.
We’ve also been working on mending relations with key stakeholders and Government is one such key stakeholder.
It is good to note that the Government is serious about getting the National Sports Stadium to the required standards.
This means when our suspension is lifted we’ll defend our pride right within our borders.
Hopefully when we return to international football the National Sports Stadium will be ready for us to play international football competitively.
</blockquote>
Bucket seats, modern electronic turnstiles, and a venue operations centre (VOC) are some of the outstanding issues that need to be addressed according to FIFA and CAF inspectors. | <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/zifa-commends-government-for-stadia-funding/">The Sunday News</a>

ZIFA Wants National Sports Stadium Rehabilitation Expedited

The government has pledged to provide ZWL$1.2 billion for the renovation of sporting and recreational facilities in the country, including the National Sports Stadium.
The National Sports Stadium is the main venue for hosting international matches but was banned by CAF as it does not meet the required standards.
In his 2023 national budget presentation, Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube allocated ZWL$1.2 billion to sport and recreation. He said:
<blockquote>
With regards to sport and recreation, ZWL$1.2 billion has been set aside for the rehabilitation and upgrading of sports facilities and recreational centres, with the aim of modernisation to conform to international standards.
Some of the priorities include the National Sports Stadium, Khumalo and Magamba Hockey Stadiums and refurbishment of Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex swimming pools and general purpose halls.
</blockquote>
The Warriors are currently banned from international football but even if the suspension is lifted, the country has no proper venue to host international matches.
The National Sports Stadium requires bucket seats and electronic turnstiles, setting up a functional Venue Operations Centre (VOC), and renovation of B – Arena, among other things. | <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2022/11/26/government-sets-aside-funds-for-national-sports-stadium-renovations/">Soccer24</a>

Govt Sets Aside ZWL$1.2 Billion For The Renovation Of Stadiums

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has cleared the National Sports Stadium to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
The development means Zimbabwe will host South Africa at the National Sports Stadium. Meanwhile, areas in need of upgrade include:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Pitch condition,</li>
<li>Seats for spectators,</li>
<li>Toilets for spectators,</li>
<li>Signage in &amp; around the stadium,</li>
<li>Dressing rooms floors, showers and toilets</li>
<li>Offices floors</li>
<li>CCTV</li>
<li>Access controls</li>
<li>Venue Operations Centre</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Zifa had earlier on warned that the Warriors faced a real possibility of losing their sovereignty by playing their home World Cup qualifiers on foreign soil if no improvements were urgently done at the National Sports Stadium.
Last month, Caf slapped Zifa with a US$2 000 fine for the lack of bucket seats at the National Sports Stadium.
Twenty countries, including highly ranked Senegal and Mali, had their facilities condemned and omitted from the list of stadia that meet Caf requirements.
The National Sports Stadium was, however, in the Caf’s circular that listed continental facilities cleared for the qualifiers’ Match Day 1 and 2.
The Warriors are in Group G alongside neighbours South Africa, whom they face in the opening match between June 5-8, former continental champions Ghana and Ethiopia.
Zimbabwe’s Match Day 2 is in Ethiopia on June 11 at Bahir Dar International Stadium in Bahir Dar.
Ghana, who open their group match with a home assignment against Ethiopia, had Accra Sports Stadium and Cape Coast Sports Stadium cleared by Caf.
South Africa have 13 facilities dotted across the country that are suitable for international assignments, according to the Caf list.
More:<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/"> Pindula News</a>; <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/caf-clears-national-sports-stadium-for-world-cup-qualifiers/">Chronicle</a>

National Sports Stadium Cleared For World Cup Qualifiers

The President’s Independence Cup match between Highlanders and Dynamos will be played at the National Sports Stadium on 18 April, a government official has confirmed.
Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation spokesperson, Ranson Madzamba, announced the development on Wednesday. He said:
<blockquote>Contrary to reports circulating, in some sections of the media, the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation would like to confirm that the President’s Uhuru Independence Trophy (match) between Highlanders and Dynamos will be held at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday 18 April 2021.</blockquote>
The match, which will mark the return of local football in the country in over a year, will be played under strict COVID-19 protocols.
DeMbare and Bosso have 16 Independence Cup gold medals, between them, having lifted the prestigious trophy eight times each.
The Glamour Boys were the first club to win the Independence Cup, in 1982, when they beat Rio Tinto.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/uhuru-cup-set-for-giant-stadium/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

National Sports Stadium To Host Independence Cup Match

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has informed the Premier Soccer League that none of the stadiums in Harare has been approved for use for the 2020 season.
Barbourfields, Luveve, Gibbo, Vengere, Baobab and Mandava are the six that have been approved while Rufaro and the National Sports Stadium (NSS) can still be re-inspected.
Below is the letter that was written by ZIFA to PSL Chief Executive Officer Kenny Ndebele:
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association</a> hereby informs your esteemed office that the following stadiums have been provisionally homologated by the First Instance Body for the 2020 season:
<ol>
<li>Gibbo Stadium</li>
<li>Vhengere Stadium</li>
<li>Barbourfields Stadium</li>
<li>Luveve Stadium</li>
<li>Mandava Stadium</li>
<li>Baobab Stadium</li>
</ol>
For re-inspection of other stadiums the procedure is as follows:
<ol>
<li>Recommendations from the FIB stadium report should be adhered to.</li>
<li>Pictures and progress report should be sent first.</li>
<li>FIB will assess whether to send an inspection team or not.</li>
</ol>
Meanwhile, please kindly avail club licensing that were duly completed by clubs.

ZIFA Yet To Approve NSS, Rufaro Stadium To Host 2020 PSL Matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed areas which Zimbabwe needs to work on for local stadiums to meet CAF minimum requirements. Below are some of the areas which need improvement.
<blockquote>1. Pitch condition must be improved and the surface must be green and marked clearly in white. 
2. In-field goalposts must be easily removable and spare goalposts must be available for quick installation. 
3. The two covered benches should be at pitch level. 
4. For evening matches, the floodlights LUX capacity must be according to the Caf CL match requirements. A minimum 1 200 Lux should be provided all over the pitch, covering uniformly every area of the playing field. 
5. A uniform signage system around the stadium to facilitate entry or exit of people. It also wants clear adequate signposts to guide spectators to their sectors. 
6. Entry gates, exit gates and doors must be operational and similarly clearly indicated by signs which are universally understood. 
7. Installation of stadium specific sign-age from media entrance to all the various facilities for the media. 
8. Installation of sign-age around the medical facility and throughout the stadium to notify supporters. 
9. Barbourfields Stadium, to add “five individual seated toilets” in the dressing rooms, a massage table in each dressing room, a tactical board (white board/flip chart with pens) as well as good ventilation or air-conditioning. 
10. A doping room which must be near the teams’ dressing rooms and must be “inaccessible to any person that is not involved with the doping control process”. It must be equipped with a television set, a refrigerator equipped with non-alcoholic drinks, sealed mineral water bottles, waste-paper bin for bottles, a ventilator and sufficient seating for at least eight people. 
The toilet area must be immediately next to the doping control room with direct private access 
11. Numbered bucket seats fixed to the floor at Barbourfields as well as a safety certificate from the concerned authorities in which they will set the permitted capacity for the stadium together with detailed terms and conditions that the stadium management must comply with in order to operate the stadium at its permitted capacity.</blockquote>
More:<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zifa-engage-govt-over-nss-ban/"> The Herald</a>

CAF Stadium Requirements As Zimbabwe Stadiums Are Condemned

Thousands of Zimbabweans stayed away from the late former President Robert Mugabe’s State Funeral at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
While large crowds were observed during the arrival of Mugabe’s body from Singapore at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and along the city of Harare’s thoroughfare, Julius Nyerere Way, as well as at Rufaro Stadium on Thursday and Friday, approximately over 50 per cent of the seats were empty at the National Sports Stadium.
Speaking from the stadium, British Broadcaster Sky News’s Africa correspondent Jonathan Sparks said:
<blockquote>The atmosphere has picked up a little bit… [but] vast swathes of [the stadium] remain empty, something of an embarrassment for the government of Emmerson Mnangagwa.</blockquote>
Several heads of State and Government addressed the sparse crowd with the major highlight being South African President Cyril Ramaphosa being heckled for the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/vast-swathes-of-mugabes-funeral-stadium-empty-as-coffin-on-display-11809229" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky News</a></h4>

Thousands Of Empty Seats At Mugabe State Funeral

The funeral service of Zimbabwe’s founding father, Robert Mugabe has begun at the National Sports Stadium. Watch the video below.
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WATCH: Mugabe Live Funeral Service

The government has revealed the sitting arrangements at the funeral service of the late former president Robert Mugabe to be held at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
In a statement, the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services said:
The funeral service for the late former President Robert Mugabe will be held tomorrow at the NSS. The sitting arrangements for the event are as follows and attendees are advised to stick to their designated areas.
The VVIP Tent
<ul>
<li>HE President Emmerson</li>
<li>the First Lady, Amai Mnangagwa</li>
<li>Visiting Heads of State</li>
<li>Former Heads of State</li>
<li>Heads of Delegation, VPs &amp; spouses</li>
<li>AU Representatives</li>
<li>SADC Representatives.</li>
</ul>
VIP Tent
<ul>
<li>National Chairman of the Ruling Party</li>
<li>Speaker of the House of Assembly</li>
<li>President of Senate</li>
<li>Chief Justice</li>
<li>President of Chiefs Council</li>
<li>Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet</li>
<li>Foreign Ministers</li>
<li>Bereaved Family</li>
<li>Mr N Chamisa</li>
<li>Mrs J Mujuru</li>
<li>Mrs T Khupe</li>
<li>Mr L Madhuku</li>
<li>Mr J Malema</li>
<li>POLAD members</li>
</ul>
Uniformed Forces Tent 
<ul>
<li>Service Chiefs</li>
<li>Chiefs of Protocol</li>
<li>Liaison Officers</li>
<li>ADCs</li>
<li>Foreign Security</li>
</ul>
Bay 15 
<ul>
<li>All senior uniformed Forces</li>
</ul>
Bay 16 
<ul>
<li>Honourable Ministers</li>
<li>Politburo Members</li>
<li>Central Committee Members</li>
<li>Members of Parliament</li>
<li>Diplomats</li>
<li>Deputy Ministers</li>
<li>Public Service Commissioners</li>
<li>Deputy Chief Secretaries</li>
<li>RBZ Governor</li>
<li>Mayor of the City of Harare</li>
</ul>
Bay 17 
<ul>
<li>Judges of the High Court/Supreme</li>
<li>Court Permanent Secretaries</li>
<li>CEOs of Parastatals</li>
<li>Senior Government Officials</li>
<li>Traditional Chiefs</li>
<li>War Veterans</li>
</ul>

Govt Reveals Sitting Arrangements At Mugabe Funeral Service At National Sports Stadium

The woman who died during a stampede at the Warriors match on Sunday has been identified as 38-year-old Edina Nyamadzawo from Msasa Park, Harare.
Nyamadzawo is set to be buried today. ZIFA president Felton Kamambo and PSL chairman Farai Jere are scheduled to travel to Domboshawa today for Nyamadzawo’s burial. The two visited Nyamadzawo’s home yesterday to pay their respects and see where they could help. Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, told The Herald that the other two injured fans were discharged from the hospital.
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Woman Who Died During Stampede At Zim Vs Congo Match Identified

The Zimbabwe Football Association has confirmed the death of a female fan in a stampede outside of the National Stadium in Harare ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo.
A local publication has identified the deceased middle-aged woman as Mai Tadiwa who was killed outside an entry gate as impatient fans pushed to enter the stadium amid poor crowd control for what was a vital match for the home side.
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WATCH: Soccer Fan Killed In Stampede At National Sports Stadium

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has sent condolences to the family of a soccer fan who was killed during a stampede at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
A middle-aged woman died in a stampede at the entrance into the stadium when people clamoured to get inside before the match started.
The ZIFA statement issued through social media reads:
<blockquote>Our heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of a Warriors supporter who passed on after being trampled on at the Warriors match yesterday.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
We wish those who have injured a speedy recovery.
We shall continue to work towards making our admission processes at entry points more swift so that recurrence of such unfortunate events can be avoided.</blockquote>
The unfortunate incident overshadowed the Warriors’ 2-0 win over Congo Brazzaville.
The win ensures that the Warriors sealed qualification for AFCON 2019, top of their group.
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Zifa Consoles Family Of Warriors Fan Who Died In Stampede At NSS

A middle-aged woman died at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday where she had gone to watch a match between The Warriors and Congo.
According to a <a href="https://iharare.com/woman-dies-during-stampede/">report,</a> the woman, killed in the stampede is one Mai Tadiwa, a Mutare based Caps United fan and Zimbabwe National Team supporter. Watch video below:
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