Zimbabwe set to be banned following the circumstance of a fan death
Zimbabwe are set to lose home advantage after CAF moved to ban the Warriors from hosting international matches following the death of a fan during their AFCON 2027 qualifier against DR Congo in Harare.
Zimbabwe are set to be banned from hosting home matches following the death of a fan during their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo in Harare.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to officially confirm the decision soon, with the incident likely to force the Warriors back to playing their home fixtures outside Zimbabwe.
The death occurred during Zimbabwe’s AFCON 2027 qualifying clash with DR Congo at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, raising fresh concerns over safety and security at the venue.
The potential ban comes at a particularly difficult time for Zimbabwe, who had only recently returned to playing international matches at the National Sports Stadium after years of being forced to stage their home fixtures outside the country.
The return to Harare had been viewed as an important step for Zimbabwean football, allowing the Warriors to once again play in front of their home supporters.
However, the latest incident could now see the country lose that privilege once again, with CAF expected to announce the next steps after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the fan’s death.
Zimbabwe have endured several disruptions to their home fixtures in recent years due to concerns over the National Sports Stadium, making the prospect of another venue ban a major setback for the national team.
An official CAF announcement is expected to provide further details on the nature and duration of any sanction.
