Stadium works explained

– Bulk of US$300,000 was allocated to installation of natural pitch – FAZ
ROBINSON KUNDA
Lusaka
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says works at the FIFA-funded Independence Stadium in Solwezi are yet to be completed and the bulk of the US300,000 project was allocated to the installation of the natural pitch.
And FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the association will be hoping for the ‘kind’ draw for the 2025 Morocco Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) finals.
Association general secretary Reuben Kamanga said works on the pitch have been completed but civil works are awaiting final touches.
Over the weekend, Solwezi football fans and Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu expressed disappointment over the quality of work at the facility.
Nkandu said Government was wondering if giving the stadium rehabilitation programme to FAZ was worth it…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/welcome/home