DRAMATIC SCENES IN ZIMBABWE’S AFCON QUALIFIER AS A STADIUM POWER OUTAGE FORCES THE MATCH AGAINST EQUATORIAL GUINEA TO STOP WITH JUST SIX MINUTES REMAINING!
Zimbabwe’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Equatorial Guinea was brought to a halt after the stadium lost power, plunging parts of the venue into darkness.
The teams were locked at 0–0, with only six minutes remaining when the lights went out. The interruption stopped the match at a crucial stage, leaving players, officials and supporters waiting in the darkness.
The incident has sparked frustration among football fans, with questions being raised about stadium infrastructure and preparations for international matches.
For Zimbabwe, the interruption came just as the team was approaching the final moments of a tightly contested encounter.
What a moment for African football! Should stadiums hosting international matches have reliable backup power systems? 🇿🇼⚽