NewsSportsBy Kuda MatizanadzoHarare- Caps United’s plans to renovate Gwanzura Stadium have been stalled due to the lack of a signed lease agreement with the Harare City Council. Despite expressing willingness to renovate the facility, the club is yet to receive the necessary legal documents.“The lease agreement hasn’t been signed. How do we proceed without legal documents?
What we have is an offer letter,” a reliable source said.The Harare City Council had approved a 25-year lease agreement granting Caps United control of Gwanzura Stadium.Caps United had secured the lease and planned major renovations to return to their Highfield spiritual home. The club’s president, Farai Jere, has promised a well-funded 2026 campaign, focusing on improved player welfare and long-term technical stability.The delay highlights the challenges facing Zimbabwean football, with many stadiums in disrepair. Gwanzura Stadium, once a premier venue, has been neglected and is currently unfit for top-flight matches.Traditionally, Gwanzura has always been home to Caps United.From the days they were under CAPS pharmaceuticals, producing gems like Shutto, Bunjira among others; Caps has always been a brand associated with Gwanzura.It will be a pity if the deal doesn’t materialize.It’s one big chance for football to return to the people; HIGHFIEDS, musha mukuru.Let football win!Leave a ReplyCancel reply NewsSportsBy Kuda MatizanadzoHarare- Caps United’s plans to renovate Gwanzura Stadium have been stalled due to the lack of a signed lease agreement with the Harare City Council.
Gwanzura Stadium, once a premier venue, has been neglected and is currently unfit for top-flight matches.Traditionally, Gwanzura has always been home to Caps United.From the days they were under CAPS pharmaceuticals, producing gems like Shutto, Bunjira among others; Caps has always been a brand associated with Gwanzura.It will be a pity if the deal doesn’t materialize.It’s one big chance for football to return to the people; HIGHFIEDS, musha mukuru.Let football win! Harare- Caps United’s plans to renovate Gwanzura Stadium have been stalled due to the lack of a signed lease agreement with the Harare City Council. Despite expressing willingness to renovate the facility, the club is yet to receive the necessary legal documents.
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“The lease agreement hasn’t been signed. What we have is an offer letter,” a reliable source said. The Harare City Council had approved a 25-year lease agreement granting Caps United control of Gwanzura Stadium.
Caps United had secured the lease and planned major renovations to return to their Highfield spiritual home. The club’s president, Farai Jere, has promised a well-funded 2026 campaign, focusing on improved player welfare and long-term technical stability. The delay highlights the challenges facing Zimbabwean football, with many stadiums in disrepair.
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