The Zambia National Team are likely to play their opening FIFA World Cup™ 2026 qualifiers outside the country.
The ZamFoot Crew that the two major stadia, Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and Heroes Stadium may not be worked on in time to host the opening matches.
The Government through the Ministry of Sports is set to start the tender process next week which may take up to six works followed by scrutiny.
Levy and Heroes have already been certified unfit by the Confederation of African football (CAF) and the two continental representatives FC MUZA and Power Dynamos have only been given conditional permission for the preliminary rounds.
The first round of matches will take place between 13th and 21st November.
Zambia were drawn in Group E alongside 2022 World Cup semi finalists, Morocco.
Apart from the North African giants, Chipolopolo will also face Congo Brazzaville, Tanzania, Nigeria and Eritrea.
Winners of each Group will automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup™ 2026.
The four best runners-up (from the Groups) will play in a CAF Play-Off tournament.
The winner of the CAF Play-Off Tournament will play in the FIFA Play-off Tournament.
Source:
Zamfootball.co.zm
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