The Harare City Council plans to give ZIFA a big chunk of land plus a sports club. Mayor Jacob Mafume shared this news after meeting with ZIFA head Nqobile Magwizi. The council wants to help build a new stadium and create headquarters for Zimbabwe football. This land deal includes 40 hectares near the HighGlen area.
Mayor Mafume explained that the council needs help fixing older stadiums. Instead of paying money, they want ZIFA to assist with renovations at Rufaro and Gwanzura. The city will also hand over another sports facility, specially for the Mighty Warriors national team. Officials plan to announce the name of this facility later.
Zimbabwe faces a serious problem with its football grounds across the country. Not a single stadium meets the standards required by CAF for international matches, forcing Zimbabwe teams to play their home games outside the country. Both national squads and club teams competing in CAF tournaments must travel abroad.
The city council aims to change this situation through partnership. Local officials met with ZIFA leadership on Monday, March 17, to discuss these plans. The agreement should move through committee approval tomorrow. Mayor Mafume believes these steps will help develop better football facilities throughout Harare.
Mayor Mafume explained that the council needs help fixing older stadiums. Instead of paying money, they want ZIFA to assist with renovations at Rufaro and Gwanzura. The city will also hand over another sports facility, specially for the Mighty Warriors national team. Officials plan to announce the name of this facility later.
Zimbabwe faces a serious problem with its football grounds across the country. Not a single stadium meets the standards required by CAF for international matches, forcing Zimbabwe teams to play their home games outside the country. Both national squads and club teams competing in CAF tournaments must travel abroad.
The city council aims to change this situation through partnership. Local officials met with ZIFA leadership on Monday, March 17, to discuss these plans. The agreement should move through committee approval tomorrow. Mayor Mafume believes these steps will help develop better football facilities throughout Harare.
