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Why Zimbabwe may be forced to play games on foreign soil

Zimbabwe have been mandated by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to stop hosting home games at the National Sports Stadium in Harare owing to its poor condition.

The only stadium in the country deemed worthy by Caf was the Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo, which is 440km from Harare.

With the ground given just temporary approval, Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela, has revealed the stadium’s approval could be revoked.

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"Caf has even warned us that failure to upgrade the stadiums could mean that in future we will be forced to play our home matches in neighbouring countries," Gwesela stated.