Reviewed by Praise Dumi DhlakamaZimbabwe sports betting writer
Published 7 October 2026
CAF has ordered Zimbabwe to play their next home international behind closed doors and has fined ZIFA, after a supporter died in a stampede and supporters went onto the pitch at the DR Congo match in Harare.
The order applies to Zimbabwe’s next home fixture, which is against Equatorial Guinea.
What happened in Harare
DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on 28 September, in the qualifying competition for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027. A supporter died in a stampede at Gate 2 before kick off, and supporters went onto the pitch after the final whistle.
More Zimbabwe sports news follows the Warriors through the rest of the qualifying campaign.
