Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman, Farai Jere, has approved Rufaro Stadium for top-flight action as the season kicks off next month.
Amid uncertainties regarding the use of the National Sports Stadium, Rufaro Stadium, along with Heart Stadium in Waterfalls, will accommodate teams from Harare.
After inspecting the football facility last week, Jere praised the renovations carried out by the Harare City Council.
“We can see that there are world standards, things that are happening there. The turf, you can see that it is world-class. I can imagine if this grass is cut and is ready for the matches it will be eye-catching,” said Jere.
Rufaro Stadium last hosted top-flight matches in 2019 after a period of neglect. However, recent renovations by the City Council aim to revitalize the venue.
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Despite concerns raised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which deemed the facility unfit for hosting international matches, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has assured further improvements, including touch screens in the changing rooms for coaches, ahead of the upcoming season.
Pending inspection by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) First Instance Board (FIB), Rufaro Stadium seems poised to meet the necessary standards.
“It is quite encouraging that there is hope that our matches from Harare will be played in Harare. We are very happy that the stadium is ready to host the matches and Rufaro Stadium is coming up. National Sports Stadium by April or May will be another asset that will be coming in,” said Jere.
