The Windhoek City Council has approved a plan to upgrade Sam Nujoma Stadium to meet international standards set by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football. This decision follows a ban on the stadium hosting international matches after it failed to meet required standards.
Under an approved cost-sharing arrangement, the city and the Namibia Football Association will split the N$19.9 million cost for structural upgrades. The municipality reported it has already allocated its portion, appointed a contractor, and handed over the site. It was noted, however, that the football association has encountered financial challenges, leading the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, and National Service to seek potential funding support.
City officials stated that the completed renovations will allow Namibia to host international matches again. They expect this development to revitalize national football, stimulate the local economy, and reinforce Windhoek's position as a center for major sporting events.
Under an approved cost-sharing arrangement, the city and the Namibia Football Association will split the N$19.9 million cost for structural upgrades. The municipality reported it has already allocated its portion, appointed a contractor, and handed over the site. It was noted, however, that the football association has encountered financial challenges, leading the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, and National Service to seek potential funding support.
City officials stated that the completed renovations will allow Namibia to host international matches again. They expect this development to revitalize national football, stimulate the local economy, and reinforce Windhoek's position as a center for major sporting events.
