Govt, Sakunda deliver: National Sports Stadium sea...

Govt, Sakunda deliver: National Sports Stadium seats arrive

Zim Now Writer

The Government of Zimbabwe, in partnership with Sakunda Holdings, has delivered the first two consignments of 60,000 bucket seats for the National Sports Stadium.

This significant development is part of the government's efforts to revamp the stadium and bring international football back to Zimbabwe.

The seats, sourced by Sakunda Holdings, are a crucial component of the stadium's renovation, which was necessitated by the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) ban on the use of the stadium due to its subpar facilities. The installation of the seats is expected to begin soon, with completion anticipated within a few months.

Nqobile Magwizi, a board member of Banket United and managing director of NC and Banat, has been instrumental in brokering the deal which involve the procurement, installation, and standardization of the seats. Magwizi's company, NC and Banat, has been tasked with managing the installation process, ensuring that the seats meet the required standards.

Deputy Minister of Sport, Emily Jesaya, hailed the development as a significant step towards rehabilitating the country's sports facilities. "Our national teams were unable to play their matches at home due to the temporary ban. I understand the players' frustrations," said Jesaya. "This is a signal that we are serious about improving our facilities. This is just the beginning; we have much work ahead of us."

The renovation of the National Sports Stadium is a pressing concern for Zimbabwean football, as the country has been forced to play its home matches in neighboring countries due to the absence of approved stadia. The use of foreign stadiums has resulted in significant costs and logistical challenges for the Zimbabwean football fraternity.