Zim Now Writer
The simmering clash between the Premier Soccer League and Gweru-based topflight outfit Shasham Football Club seems to have ended following the Zimbabwe Football Association's First Instance Board approving their home ground, Bata Stadium, for the hosting of PSL matches.
This is the second time this year that the venue is getting approval after the first one was reversed by the PSL about three weeks ago, a move that was condemned by a number of stakeholders and fans who felt the league had usurped Zifa powers.
Sheasham chairperson Reginald Chidawanyika confirmed the development saying: “The FIB came yesterday (Tuesday) and was satisfied with everything that they saw.”
Chidawanyika said his team was elated by the latest development as it would give them some advantage.
“There is no gainsaying about the fact that playing in front of our fans will be tremendous. The connection and chemistry will push the players on,” he said.
“We are short on points and we need to address that. It’s really a lift to everybody associated with Sheasham.”
The Construction Boys, as Sheasham FC are affectionately known, will host Herentals today and will seek to capitalise on home advantage.
The approval of Bata Stadium follows that of Nyamhunga Stadium in Kariba, which is home to Zimbabwe Power Company Kariba.
Sakubva Stadium in Mutare to be used by Manica Diamonds, and Shamva Stadium in Mashonaland Central, the proposed home of Simba Bhora are still to get the FIB's approval.
The reversal of Bata Stadium had seen a flurry of correspondence between Sheasham and the PSL in a bid to find a lasting solution.
Sheasham last week conducted a media tour of Bata Stadium where vice president Happiness Dziva said his team had worked on all issues raised by both the PSL and ZIFA.
The team hosted giants Highlanders in the stadium’s first competitive match after the US$500 000 refurbishment before its approval was reversed.
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