FAZ shifts Chipolopolo’s AFCON Qualifier to Lusaka
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SportsThe Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has shifted the venue for Chipolopolo’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi from Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola to National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Zambia and Burundi will face off on 13th November on Match Day Three of…
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has shifted the venue for Chipolopolo’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi from Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola to National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
Zambia and Burundi will face off on 13th November on Match Day Three of the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya says the decision to shift the venue follows Confederation of African Football (CAF) granting National Heroes Stadium temporary approval to host matches in November 2026.
Chakatazya confirmed the development to FAZ Media following a communique from CAF dated 28th October 2026.
He says the decision followed a technical assessment mission conducted at the stadium from 19th to 22nd October.
“We are pleased that CAF has granted National Heroes Stadium Temporary Category 3 approval for November. The assessment confirms that the stadium meets the key requirements for hosting CAF/FIFA matches,” Chakatazya said.
He says the Zambia U23 versus Burkina Faso U23 2028 Olympic qualifier has also been moved to Heroes Stadium on 15th November.
“We are grateful to the Government for the works undertaken at the stadium, which CAF has acknowledged. We also thank our fans for their patience as we worked towards securing this approval,” he said.
He said CAF has also communicated outstanding concerns that need to be addressed ahead of a further assessment.
Chakatazya has called on fans to turn out in numbers and fill National Heroes Stadium as the Senior and Junior Chipolopolo take on their respective opponents.
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