ZIFA Explores Building State-of-the-Art Stadium in Victoria Falls

ZIFA Explores Building State-of-the-Art Stadium in Victoria Falls as Zimbabwe Targets Co-Hosting AFCON 2028

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has begun scouting for land in Victoria Falls to build a state-of-the-art football stadium, a key step in strengthening Zimbabwe’s bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations.

During a visit to the city on Tuesday, ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi led a delegation assessing potential sites, accompanied by General Secretary Norman Gwangwadza

Engagement with Local Authorities

The delegation met city officials led by Town Clerk Ronnie Dube, as well as councillors including ZIFA Southern Region Vice-President Tafadzwa Mutowa. Following discussions, the team toured prospective sites in Mkhosana and near the gorges to evaluate the best location for the proposed stadium.

Stadium Part of Larger AFCON Ambitions

The planned stadium, which will feature “B Arena and C Arena”, is part of Zimbabwe’s push to join a regional bid led by South Africa for AFCON 2028. The council highlighted the potential benefits of the project, saying it could position Victoria Falls as a center for sports tourism and attract investment in infrastructure.

“ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi on Tuesday led a delegation to Victoria Falls to scout for land for the construction of a state-of-the-art soccer stadium as the country solidifies its bid to host the next Africa Cup of Nations in 2028.”

Accompanied by ZIFA General Secretary Norman Gwangwadza, the football body delegation met the City of Victoria Falls management led by Town Clerk Mr Ronnie Dube and some councillors, including ZIFA Southern Region vice-president Cllr Tafadzwa Mutowa, putting the tourism city in the spotlight for sports tourism and infrastructure development,” Victoria Falls City Council stated.

Victoria Falls Among Potential Host Cities

With plans underway to establish a modern football stadium, Victoria Falls has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s prime candidates to host matches should the country’s bid to co-host AFCON 2028 succeed. The project signals both a sporting and economic opportunity for the region.

“ZIFA is therefore looking for space to build a stadium and Victoria Falls becomes one of the potential host cities,” the statement concluded.

If approved, the stadium could cement Zimbabwe’s role as a co-host and bring a major continental football tournament to one of the country’s most iconic cities.

Source: ZIFA Explores Building State-of-the-Art Stadium in Victoria Falls (11/032026)