Zimbabwe: CAF Sanctions Zimbabwe Over Fan Death, Pitch Invasion At National Sports Stadium

Zimbabwe: CAF Sanctions Zimbabwe Over Fan Death, Pitch Invasion At National Sports Stadium

Zimbabwe have been ordered to play their next home international match behind closed doors after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) over the death of a fan and pitch invasion after the Warriors' 2-1 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

CAF PUNISHES ZIMBABWE: Warriors To Play Behind Closed Doors After Fan Death, Pitch Invasion Chaos

Sports Correspondent|Zimbabwe will play its next home match without fans after CAF slapped ZIFA with a stadium ban and a fine over ugly scenes at the National Sports Stadium. The punishment follows chaos during the Warriors' 2027 AFCON qualifier against the Democratic Republic of Congo on 28 September, where Zimbabwe lost 2-1. According to the…

Zimbabwe ordered to play next AFCON qualifier behind closed doors

Zimbabwe may be forced to host their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier behind closed doors after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) following incidents that marred the Warriors’ last home match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). CAF has ordered Zimbabwe to play their next home […]

CAF set to ban Zimbabwe national stadium after fan died during AFCON 2027 qualifier

CAF is set to ban Zimbabwe from hosting home matches after a fan died in a stampede at Harare’s National Stadium before a 2027 AFCON qualifier in the capital.