Hardrock turn to Benfica expertise in ambitious youth football project

At a time when football infrastructure in Zimbabwe continues to lag behind ambition, Hardrock are seeking to change the landscape.

The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side, which made headlines last year with the completion of the impressive Chahwanda Stadium, has taken another major step towards developing local football.

The club has acquired 10 hectares of land in Kwekwe to build a state-of-the-art School of Excellence and High Performance Centre for its junior teams.

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