Scottland Owner Sakupwanya To Build US$30m Stadium in Ruwa Or Mabvuku

Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions Scottland FC are set to build their own home stadium at a cost of US$30 million, club president Scott Sakupwanya has revealed.

Speaking on the Scottland Magazine Show aired on YouTube, Sakupwanya said architects from Turkey who have been contracted to lead the project are expected in Zimbabwe in December.

He explained that the architects will assess two possible sites in Mabvuku and Ruwa.

Although initial reports had suggested that construction had already begun in Mabvuku, Sakupwanya clarified that no work has started yet.

He added that he personally hopes Mabvuku will be chosen but emphasised that the final decision lies with the architects.

The special edition of the show opened with a performance by Jah Prayzah.

Draped in a blue Scottland jersey, blue jeans and a black beanie, the musician delivered an acoustic rendition of Chiremerera.

Wearing a navy-blue blazer, Sakupwanya smiled throughout the performance, clapping enthusiastically before appearing momentarily overwhelmed by the moment.

Sakupwanya also revealed that construction of a School of Excellence for the club’s academy is underway in Ruwa.

He said Scottland intend to draw talent from their academy to feed into the senior team.

He admitted that during their debut season they signed many of the league’s top players, resulting in a bloated squad.

Some players will be released after 31 December when their contracts expire.

Sakupwanya concluded by saying that everything the club is doing is inspired by top South African clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. *nehandaradio*