Moses Mabhida Stadium pitch set for replacement after 16 years

Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium will receive a new playing surface next year, ending a 16-year wait since its pitch was last replaced.

The decision was confirmed by eThekwini executive director of community services Vusi Mazibuko after the stadium was selected to host next weekend’s MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

The venue, which hosted the 2010 Fifa World Cup semi-final, has faced persistent criticism over the condition of its pitch. However, advice from a specialist in pitch management has led eThekwini municipality to approve a replacement programme.

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The work is expected to take place between May and August next year.

“We had someone vastly experienced joining the stadium as an expert in pitch management towards the end of last year,” Mazibuko said.

“He has given us a plan for the next five years regarding what needs to happen to this pitch. He has [told] the city that this pitch needs replacement because every pitch of this nature needs replacement at least every 10 years.

“You are aware we haven’t replaced our pitch since 2010. He wants to replace it between May and August next year.”

The announcement comes as Moses Mabhida Stadium prepares to host another major domestic football occasion. Its upcoming MTN8 final will be the latest high-profile fixture staged at the Durban venue.

eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba said the municipality viewed the successful hosting of major events as an important responsibility and hoped the stadium’s record would help secure future finals.

“There are things we don’t want to share, but what we can say is when we prepare for any event, we do it so that it returns. We understand the value of hosting successful events,” Xaba said.

“If you don’t host a successful final, you have already stopped yourself from hosting the next one. If you do everything to host a final and you do it successfully, you have already put your hand up for the bid of the subsequent final.”

Xaba said Moses Mabhida Stadium had several operational advantages, including the fact that its event delivery was handled internally rather than outsourced.

“This stadium is known for doing that, and there are a few things that this stadium does right. One of the advantages others may not have is that nothing in this stadium gets outsourced from start to finish,” he said.

He added: “Moses Mabhida Stadium has established a strong record in hosting major football fixtures and domestic cup finals. We welcome the opportunity to host the MTN8 final again.”