The government has said the ongoing renovations at the National Sports Stadium will be completed by the end of the year to ensure the facility meets FIFA standards.
During his post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, April 1, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere said that gym facilities have been finalised, and the installation of bucket seats in blocks 19, 20, and 21 has been completed. Said Muswere:
I want to assure you that, before year end, we believe that this stadium would have been completed in terms of the renovations that are taking place, including the bucket seats.
We have highlighted that the gym facilities have been finalised. This is part of the National Sports Stadium capacitation in terms of equipment and also in terms of the refurbishment that has been taking place at the National Sports stadium.
We have also highlighted that the installation is ongoing with block 19, 20 and 21 having been completed. This is progress that has been registered in terms of the Ministry of Sports.
The Warriors and local clubs participating in CAF competitions have been at a disadvantage, playing all matches, including home games, in foreign countries such as South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia.
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