2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier moved to Polokwane
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gabonclic
CAF has moved the Lesotho-Gabon match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to Polokwane, South Africa, where it is scheduled for 17 November at 3pm local time. Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein was deemed non-compliant, particularly over lighting, changing rooms and security, according to Gabonclic.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has moved the Lesotho-Gabon match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on 17 November, Gabonclic reports. Kick-off remains scheduled for 3pm local time, or 2pm in Gabon.
The match, part of the fourth round of qualifying, was initially due to be played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Following an inspection, CAF deemed the stadium unfit to host a qualifying match. Problems with lighting, the condition of the changing rooms and security were among the issues identified, according to Gabonclic.
The change means the Lesotho team will travel nearly 740 kilometres from its capital, Maseru, compared with around 140 kilometres to Bloemfontein. As Lesotho has no approved venue on its territory, its federation had selected Toyota Stadium to host Gabon.
The 45,000-capacity Peter Mokaba Stadium, built for the 2010 World Cup, has previously hosted Gabon’s Panthers during the African Nations Championship in January 2014. Gabon beat Niger 2-0 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on 30 September, according to the report on that match.
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