Zimbabwe Warriors to host Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced that the Warriors will host Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa during a World Cup qualifier scheduled for 20 March 2025.

ZIFA announced in a statement issued in Monday which reads: “The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is delighted to announce that the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team, the Warriors, will play their Matchday 5, Group C, FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Benin at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

Kick off time is at 6pm.

ZIFA also announced that gate charges are pegged at R50.

In their statement, ZIFA added: “Originally, ZIFA had planned to host this fixture in Polokwane; however, following its allocation to Bafana Bafana in January, alternative venues had to be considered.

“Johannesburg’s approved stadiums were unavailable due to rugby and other events, while Cape Town Stadium is undergoing pitch renovations.

“After an extensive search, Moses Mabhida Stadium emerged as the perfect venue a world-class facility that has hosted top international matches and offers ideal conditions for our playing style.

“ZIFA is excited to bring the Warriors closer to their passionate supporters in Durban and across the region.

“We urge all Zimbabwean football fans to turn out in full force, paint. the stands in yellow and green, and rally behind the team as they continue their quest for World Cup qualification.”

This comes after Zimbabwe currently does not have a stadium to host international matches with the National Sports Stadium banned by CAF.