Nkayi United Advances US$1 Million Stadium Investment Plan

8 April 2026

By Monalisa Ntibane

Nkayi United says it is making steady progress on its US$1 million investment pledge announced last year, with a focus on strengthening team operations and plans to construct a stadium in Nkayi.

Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, club president Dr Brilliant Ncube said part of the investment is currently being channelled towards team management and player salaries, while funds have also been reserved for the proposed stadium project.

“Part of the investment is being channelled towards team management and player salaries and some funds have been reserved for the proposed stadium project,” he said.

He said the club is engaging the Nkayi Rural District Council to establish a public-private partnership aimed at facilitating the construction of the facility.

“We are engaging the Nkayi Rural District Council to establish a public-private partnership aimed at facilitating the construction of the facility,” he said.

Dr. Ncube noted that the project is expected to stimulate economic activity in Nkayi by attracting matches, visiting teams and supporters, a move that could also boost tourism in the district.

“The project is expected to stimulate economic activity in Nkayi by attracting matches, visiting teams and supporters,” he said.

He added that the initiative is likely to create opportunities for young people while contributing to broader community and economic development.

“The initiative is likely to create opportunities for young people while contributing to broader community and economic development,” Dr Ncube said.