THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka temporary Category 3 approval to host international matches in November 2026. This paves way for Zambia’s senior and Under-23 teams to play their upcoming fixtures at the venue. Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Charles Chakatazya confirmed the development to FAZ Media following a CAF communique dated October 28, 2026. Chakatazya said the approval followed a technical assessment mission conducted at the stadium from October 19 to 22. “We are pleased that CAF has granted National Heroes Stadium temporary Category 3 approval for November. The assessment confirms that the stadium meets the key requirements for hosting CAF/FIFA matches,” he said. Following the approval, the 2027 Africa...