Namibia awaits CAF for construction of Independence Stadium

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2026-02-19

Windhoek, 07 October 2017 - A damaged section of the tartan track at the Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 19 FEB (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture says it is awaiting a technical review from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) before finalising preparations for the construction of the Independence Stadium.
This was said by the Executive Director and Accounting Officer for Sport, Youth and National Service, Gerald Vries, in response to questions sent by Nampa.
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Windhoek, 07 October 2017 - A damaged section of the tartan track at the Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA.

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