CAF raises National Sports Stadium attendance to 25,000 fans

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lifted restrictions that had prevented full crowds from attending the Warriors’ home matches at the National Sports Stadium, allowing up to 25,000 supporters to attend international fixtures.

The restrictions were imposed following the death of a football supporter during Zimbabwe’s home match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

After Zimbabwean authorities implemented a series of safety and crowd-control measures, CAF eased the sanctions and allowed a limited attendance of 10,000 fans. The governing body has now further relaxed the restrictions, increasing the permitted crowd to 25,000 spectators.

The latest approval comes as Zimbabwe prepares to host Equatorial Guinea in an AFCON 2027 Group E qualifier. The new limit brings attendance closer to the stadium’s current capacity of 30,000.

Meanwhile, standard tickets will cost US$20, while VIP tickets have been pegged at US$100 for the match against Equatorial Guinea.