Soccer Fans Fume at ZIFA Over ‘High’ Ticket Prices for Warriors vs Rwanda Qualifier Match
Zimbabwe soccer fans have expressed outrage over the ticket prices for the Warriors’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda.
This comes after the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) released a poster with ticketing details for the Warriors’ 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.
Match Details and Kick-Off
The Group C clash is scheduled for Tuesday, 9 September at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, with kick-off set for 15:00HRS.
Zimbabwe will use the encounter as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following their elimination from the tournament.
Ticket Pricing Breakdown
According to ZIFA, general entry tickets are priced at R75, while hospitality packages cost R1600. A limited VVIP section will be accessible strictly by invitation.
In a social media post, ZIFA encouraged fans to secure tickets early:
“
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
The Warriors are ready for battle! 
It’s Zimbabwe vs Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Orlando Stadium 
Tuesday, 9 September
15:00HRS
Entry: R75
Hospitality: R1600
VVIP: By Invitation
Get your tickets early and be part of the roar as we paint Orlando yellow & green! 
”
Fans Voice Concerns
Taking to the comment section, fans quickly voiced their dissatisfaction, with many claiming that the ticket prices were too high for the average supporter.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Freddie Chivaka;
Why R75 in a foreign ground we need more supporters R50 was ok
@Victor Takunda Nhekairo;
Hamuchada support yedu manje.
R50 was ok
R70 hatiuye toenda kubasa
@Tindoe Nhaps;
ma tickets isai pa r50 sevamwe
@Tackura Mudyano;
I think u could hv charged R50 to increase number of supporters in Orlando stadium.
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