Zimbabwe’s National Sports Stadium is set to host international football again by the end of May after Sakunda Holdings officially handed over the refurbished facility to government on Sunday.
Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Anselem Sanyatwe led the handover tour alongside Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya, ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi, PSL Chairman Isaiah Mupfurutsa, and Sakunda Holdings COO Mberikwazvo Chitambo.
The project delivered 44,000 new bucket seats and a rehabilitated all-weather pitch under a Public-Private Partnership. The upgrades bring the venue closer to CAF and FIFA standards after it was closed in late 2021 for failing to meet requirements.
“This handover reflects government’s commitment to modernising sports infrastructure in line with Vision 2030 and to creating world-class facilities for athletes and sports fans alike,” the Ministry of Sport said.
Sanyatwe thanked Sakunda Holdings and contractors for completing the works on schedule, saying the improvements will enhance the experience for both players and supporters. Officials used the tour to assess the stadium’s readiness ahead of the planned return of international matches later this month.
The reopening will end Zimbabwe’s reliance on neutral venues for home games and give local football a major boost. Once open, the 60,000-capacity stadium will resume its role as the country’s premier sporting venue.
Sakunda Holdings funded the seat installation and pitch rehabilitation as part of its partnership with government to revive key national sporting assets.
