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CAF orders Zimbabwe matches behind closed doors

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered all international matches hosted in Zimbabwe to be played behind closed doors following the death of a spectator during the recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Zimbabwe and…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 07:10hrs | 1585 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe fans want full NSS return

Football fans have welcomed the partial homologation of the National Sports Stadium, but have called on authorities to complete the outstanding work and restore the venue to full domestic and international use.The stadium was recently clea…

Published: 25 Aug 2026 at 17:44hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter

National Sports Stadium to host international matches

Zimbabwean football has received a major boost after the National Sports Stadium was granted CAF Category 3 approval, paving the way for the country to host a broader range of international matches on home soil.The approval marks a signifi…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 19:20hrs | 1928 | by Staff reporter

Harare faces stadium crisis

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says the capital is facing a stadium crisis and needs greater investment to revive its deteriorating sporting infrastructure.Mafume said every community should ideally have access to a football stadium, highlighti…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:20hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans outraged as millions-spent National Sports Stadium flops

Football supporters have criticised the reopening of Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium, saying the facility remains below acceptable standards despite reports of millions of dollars invested by the Treasury in renovation works.Fans who sp…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 12:40hrs | 1463 | by Staff reporter

Mucheke Stadium faces temporary closure

The City of Masvingo has announced the temporary closure of Mucheke Stadium to allow for upgrading works on its changing rooms ahead of the 2026 inter-municipal games.Masvingo Town Clerk, Edward Mukaratirwa, confirmed the development, sayi…

Published: 01 Jun 2026 at 19:05hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter

Police question reduced deployment at Chahwanda stadium

Police have revealed that the number of officers deployed for Sunday's high-profile match between Hardrock and Dynamos at Chahwanda Stadium was cut to half of what had been recommended, raising questions over crowd control arrangements dur…

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:10hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos condemn Chahwanda stadium violence

Dynamos Football Club has strongly condemned the crowd violence and disturbances that disrupted their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 14 fixture against HardRock FC at Chahwanda Stadium on Sunday, 24 May 2026.In a statement, th…

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:03hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter

CAPS, Scotland to reopen National Sports Stadium

Champions Scotland FC and football giants CAPS United are set to become the first teams to play at the refurbished National Sports Stadium in a Castle Lager Pre

Published: 23 May 2026 at 10:15hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter

Rufaro Stadium upgrade set for August completion

Harare City Council says it is targeting August to complete the installation of bucket seats at Rufaro Stadium as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the historic sporting venue.Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said bucket seats have so far been i…

Published: 16 Apr 2026 at 10:21hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter

Nkayi United making progress on US$1 million stadium plan

Nkayi United says it is making steady progress on its US$1 million investment pledge announced last year, with plans centred on strengthening team operations and developing long-term infrastructure, including a proposed stadium in Nkayi.Sp…

Published: 08 Apr 2026 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sanyatwe raves about Chahwanda Stadium

Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Anselem Sanyatwe has praised the newly constructed Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe, describing it as a significant milestone in addressing Zimbabwe's long-standing shortage of modern sporting facili…

Published: 31 Mar 2026 at 09:44hrs | 877 | by Staff reporter

Zifa explores new stadium in Victoria Falls

The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) is reportedly exploring plans to construct a new state-of-the-art stadium in Victoria Falls, a move seen as part of the country's preparations to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) along…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:53hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC to build a 20,000-seater stadium

Scottland FC is pushing forward with ambitious infrastructure and community projects.The champions recently announced plans to construct a 20,000-seater CAF-certified stadium in Mabvuku, a US$30 million investment aimed at establishing a p…

Published: 03 Mar 2026 at 10:22hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter

Luveve stadium dehomologated

Luveve Stadium has been dehomologated, a development confirmed by a reliable source, leaving Bulawayo's three top-flight clubs without an approved alternative venue for their home matches.As a result, Highlanders FC, Bulawayo Chiefs FC and…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 16:33hrs | 578 | by Staff reporter

CAF stadium inspectors tour Zimbabwe

A fresh push to restore Zimbabwe's status as a host of international football gathered momentum last night after the Confederation of African Football dispatched an inspection team to assess four local stadiums for possible certification.R…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:34hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter

Chahwanda Stadium awaits presidential unveiling

The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has confirmed that final preparations are underway for the commissioning of Chahwanda Stadium - The Heart Main Arena, scheduled for February 28.Ministry Secretary Nicholas Moyo conducted …

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 09:56hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to officially open Chahwanda Stadium

The newly-built Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe is set to be officially commissioned on February 28. The facility, constructed by businessman Shepherd Chahwanda, will be inaugurated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to mark the start of its full…

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 14:42hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans to construct new world-class national stadium in Mashonaland

Zimbabwe is advancing plans to construct a world-class National Stadium in Mount Hampden following high-level engagements between Government officials and global construction firm Mabetex Group at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, S…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 18:36hrs | 1811 | by Staff reporter

National Sports Stadium nears completion

Renovations at Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium (NSS) have reached an advanced stage, with authorities confirming that the facility is expected to reopen before the start of the 2026 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.Sports, Arts, Recre…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC to build US$30 million stadium

Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC are set to embark on one of Zimbabwe's biggest private football infrastructure projects, with club president and founder Scott Sakupwanya announcing plans to construct a state-of-the-art, CAF- a…

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 10:47hrs | 1734 | by Staff reporter

Bata stadium 'banned'

Happiness has been cut short for football fans in the city of Gweru after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) decided to ban Bata stadium with only one match played

Published: 12 May 2023 at 20:21hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter

Let's fix the stadiums first

WHEN the Warriors complained bitterly over the poor state of the National Sports Stadium pitch which they said deprived them of a chance to maximise on home advantage, they were not speaking for themselves only, but for the entire domestic…

Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 07:24hrs | 652 | by Staff writer

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