DeMbare cozy up to BF comforts

WHEN Premier Soccer League giants Dynamos announced that they were adopting Barbourfields (BF) Stadium as their home ground until an up-to-standard facility opens up in Harare, it sent tongues wagging, with some of their fans questioning the move considering the second city’s distance from the capital, and more so that it is home to their biggest rivals, Highlanders.

Just over a month on after the switch, it has proved to be a masterstroke of a decision which has helped the team draw more fans as well as collect more points at their new home. DeMbare chief executive officer Jonathan Mashingaidze yesterday said they were averaging around 6 000 fans in their home matches at BF.

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