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Tedious Manyepo in MURAMBINDA

AT LEAST 20 000 people will be able to watch the Independence Cup final between traditional rivals Dynamos and Highlanders at Murambinda B High School Stadium on Thursday.

The giants lock horns in this Manicaland based district for the first time in history and people here are already filled with anticipation.

The titanic battle will wrap up proceedings of the 44th national Independence celebrations, which take part at the same venue.

The stadium is almost complete, with experts finishing up terracing on three sides, by late yesterday.

While the main commemorations are expected to be attended by more than 70 000 people, the stadium will accommodate plus 20 000 fans for the big game.

With both Dynamos and Highlanders revealing that they will be fielding their full strength teams, fans will be sure to travel from as far as Bangure, Makumbe, Gwevo, Chapwanya and Dorowa, among other surrounding areas.

Project manager, Ackim Marivara said the stadium has a capacity of more than 20 000 people.

“Football fans should not hesitate to show up for the Independence Cup final between Dynamos and Highlanders. The stadium is big enough and can accommodate more than 20 000 spectators,” said Marivara.

“We are excited to announce that all is now set for both the main Independence Celebrations and the game between these two giants (Dynamos and Highlanders).

“This is a state of the art facility and as you can see, the turf is now compact and the lawn is neatly manicured. All is set.”

Murambinda District Development Co-ordinator Freeman Mavhiza said his area will benefit a lot from hosting the country’s biggest two teams.

“Well, as Murambinda, we are really grateful for what the authorities have done to us. 

“We now have a state of the art stadium, which will see Dynamos and Highlanders battle it out on.

“Just having these two teams clash before our own youngsters and aspiring footballers, will inspire them to aim for the stars.

“We have mainly Division 2 teams here in Murambinda and they don’t have decent stadia to play host to games. But the construction of this stadium at Murambinda B will give them a decent home.

“We are more than ready to host these big teams and for us, it means the world. 

“We are thankful for the recognition we have been given by the authorities.”

By late yesterday, engineers were putting final touches on terraces, changing rooms while the three boreholes drilled at the school are ensuring constant water supply for watering the turf.