The Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is at the heart of sports news. Indeed, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently granted partial authorization for its reopening, in order to host the meeting between the DRC and Sudan, counting for the 6th day of the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations ( CAN) 2023 in Ivory Coast.
This decision by CAF is a beacon of hope for Congolese football fans, and in particular the inhabitants of Kinshasa, who will have the chance to attend the Leopards match in this emblematic stadium. However, it is important to point out that this authorization is partial and was not granted after a recent inspection visit carried out by a representative of CAF.
Indeed, the Martyrs stadium has been under CAF embargo for several months due to its non-compliance with international standards for sports venues. Renovation work has been undertaken to remedy this situation, but final approval has not yet been granted.
Despite this partial authorization, this is a positive step forward for Congolese football lovers, who will thus have the opportunity to see their national team play on the synthetic pitch of the Martyrs stadium. This recalls the previous World Cup qualifiers match against Morocco, which was also able to be played in this temporarily authorized stadium.
The partial reopening of the Martyrs stadium for this crucial match against Sudan is therefore good news for Congolese fans. Let’s hope that the renovation works will continue quickly in order to obtain the full approval of this emblematic sports arena, and thus allow fans to fully enjoy the sporting events in the months to come.
In conclusion, the partial reopening of the Martyrs stadium for the match between the DRC and Sudan is a beacon of hope for Congolese supporters. However, there is still work to be done to obtain full certification for this sports arena. We hope that the authorities will continue to work in this direction, in order to allow football fans to fully experience their passion in a stadium of international standards