Harare City Councilors have raised concerns over the decision by Harare City Football Club (Harare City FC) to hire private grounds for their home games, despite the availability of council-owned sports facilities across the city.
The councilors are questioning why the club, which is funded by the municipality, continues to spend money on rented venues instead of utilizing council properties that could serve the same purpose.
Harare City FC, known as the “Sunshine Boys,” has been renting private venues for their home matches, often citing reasons such as better playing conditions and maintenance standards.
However, councilors argue that this is an unnecessary expenditure given the city’s ownership of several grounds, including Rufaro Stadium, Gwanzura Stadium, and other community sports fields that could be upgraded to meet the club’s needs.
Councilor David Moyo expressed frustration over the club’s spending, stating, “It makes no sense for the club to hire grounds when the council has facilities that are underutilized or, in some cases, neglected.
This not only puts a strain on the council’s finances but also sends a message that our grounds are not good enough.
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