Africa’s stadium dilemma: Being cruel in order to be kind
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 160 Views |
CAF certified: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
National teams and clubs participating in CAF competitions have become regular refugees in neighbouring or even far-flung countries, in their quest to find a home away from home.
The development was triggered by CAF’s decision in 2019 that requires the use of only facilities approved by the continent’s football governing body.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...