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Mucheke Stadium Set for Renovation to Meet ZIFA, CAF Standards
Masvingo City Council plans to renovate Mucheke Stadium to meet Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. The renovations aim to bring Premier Soccer League (PSL) football back to the city.
The Masvingo City Council is planning to renovate Mucheke Stadium to meet the standards required by both ZIFA and CAF. Mucheke Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that was previously the home ground for Masvingo United before the team was relegated from the PSL. Currently, the stadium serves as the home ground for Masvingo United and FC Wangu Mazodze, both of which are in Division One. According to Masvingo City Council public relations officer Ashleigh Jinjika, renovations are scheduled for this year, contingent on funding. Jinjika stated the stadium requires renovations to meet the standards for PSL matches.
Key Facts
- Masvingo City Council intends to renovate Mucheke Stadium.
- The goal is for the stadium to meet ZIFA and CAF standards.
- Mucheke Stadium formerly hosted PSL team Masvingo United.
- The stadium currently hosts Division One teams Masvingo United and FC Wangu Mazodze.
- The stadium requires upgrades to meet top-flight league standards.
- Renovations are planned for this year, pending funding, according to Ashleigh Jinjika, the Masvingo City Council public relations officer.
- The renovations are intended to enable the stadium to host PSL matches.