By Virginia Njovo
Masvingo City Mayor Alec Tabe pledged to transform Mucheke Stadium into a world-class facility that meets Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and FIFA standards by the end of his term in 2028, promising residents a lasting legacy under his leadership.
Speaking at a press conference at city council on May 8, 2025, Tabe declared the refurbishment of Mucheke Stadium a top priority for his administration, emphasizing both his passion for football and vision for community development.
“We are in the process of upgrading Mucheke Stadium to standards where it will host PSL matches as per ZIFA and FIFA guidelines. I love football to the core, and I will make sure that by the end of my term, I will leave a legacy behind where residents will look at Mucheke Stadium and see the work i did during my reign.”
Tabe revealed that the city was already mobilizing resources for the project and was in talks with several potential investors and extended an open invitation to more partners interested in contributing to the stadium’s transformation.
“The opportunity to partner in these investments is open to anyone. Currently, there are potential partners who have expressed interest, and negotiations are underway.”
Among those who previously expressed commitment is Prophet Walter Magaya, who had pledged to begin renovations by May 1, 2025, although details of the agreement remain unclear.
Earlier this year, Masvingo council officials toured Heart Stadium in Harare and Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe to study successful refurbishment models in preparation for the local project.
