CAF Approves National Sports Stadium for Category Two Matches The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for the National Sports Stadium to host Category Two matches, marking a significant step towards restoring the venue’s full international status According to ZBC , CAF’s approval means the stadium can now host U17 to U23 African Cup of Nations qualifiers as well as CAF Champions League preliminary round matches This follows years of restrictions on its use for major fixtures Zimbabwe’s largest sporting facility has been barred from hosting international matches since 2020 after failing to meet CAF’s required standards The ban applied to senior national team games and other high-profile fixtures, forcing Zimbabwe to play home matches abroad Also Read: Mthuli Ncube Updates on National Sports Stadium Renovations Renovation work is currently in progress to upgrade the stadium’s facilities to meet all CAF requirements Once completed, the improvements are expected to pave the way for the stadium to host senior national team matches again The CAF’s approval of the National Sports Stadium for Category Two matches has been met with mixed reactions While some welcomed the development as progress, others expressed concern about the incomplete renovations and the time it has taken to reach this stage Critics argued that without a sustainable maintenance plan and the completion of upgrades to meet full CAF standards, the country risks facing the same challenges that led to the original ban Here are some of the reactions; @ LK Karimatsenga ; That doesnt mean we should start using it, the renovations need to be completed first or else we go back to where we started There also has to be a sustainable maintenance plan @ Angela Brown ; 5 years renovations ZIM is a joke We will wait until 2030 to watch Masvanhise and Chirewa playing at home @Tanaka Good news,zvekuti what what izvo ,zvazvevanhu ve politricks nevanoda attention Bhora mberi⚽⚽⚽ Go warriors go @ George Gwashure ; Why are they using it while it’s not completed @Tichatonga FreeSoul; How much have we spent over how many years just to get to second tier venue Follow Us on Google News for Immediate Updates Originally published on iHarare All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com . Source: Iharare
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