Published by the government of Zimbabwe
7 September 2006
Harare — ZIFA have increased the gate charges for the Cosafa Castle Cup semi-final match against Angola scheduled for the National Sports Stadium on September 17.
The V.I.P Enclosure has been pegged at $5 000 with bays 15-18 costing $1 500 while the rest of the ground ticket will cost $500.
Zifa board member for finance Gladmore Muzambi confirmed the prices.
"We were very considerate, this is only the first home game of the season so we just looked at the importance of the game and pegged the prices at a fee good for the owners of the game.
"In coming up with the prices, we did not look at inflation as a major factor and also given that the league games in this country are going at $400 for the rest of the ground, I think $500 would be reasonable for the national team.
"This would actually be termed cheap because we are playing a team that was at this year's edition of the World Cup so those were the main reasons," said Muzambi.
Meanwhile, the Under-17 African Youth Championship qualifier between Zimbabwe and Reunion next week has been set for Rufaro on Friday.
The game had initially been set for Barbourfields.
Zimbabwe got a bye in the first round while Reunion dismissed Mauritius.
Last year, the Young Warriors qualified for the finals that were held in Gambia and coach Rodwell Dhlakama is hopeful that his side would also make it for the finals.
The Young Warriors started their preparations yesterday for the game against Reunion who are expected in the country next week.
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