Motsepe Foundation Championship side Midlands Wanderers have announced their return to Harry Gwala Stadium for their upcoming fixture against Leruma Lions.
The Pietermaritzburg outfit struggled to find a home venue in the region since their promotion to the National First Division in the 2024/25 season, after Harry Gwala Stadium did not meet the PSL compliance manual due to the stadium’s unplayable conditions on the playing surface.
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The lack of maintenance at Harry Gwala Stadium prompted the club to relocate its home fixtures to Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale and Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont under eThekwini Municipality.
In the statement seen by Sports Zone Midlands Wanderers confirmed that they will be returning to Harry Gwala Stadium after the facility was upgraded by Msunduzi Municipality to meet PSL standards.
The club also confirmed that this season they have registered Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale as their designated home venue, with Harry Gwala Stadium and Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium serving as their alternative venues.
We wish to reiterate that Mpumalanga Stadium remains our designated home ground, with Harry Gwala Stadium and Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium serving as our alternative venues” the club said.
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Abafana Bebatha expressed their delight to return to Pietermaritzburg to host their National Division Championship matches since 2025.
We are delighted to announce that our upcoming home fixture against Lerumo Lions F.C. will take place at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg,” the club said
Wanderers current occupies 12th position in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after nine matches with 2 wins, 2 draws and five defeats. And they welcome Leruma Lions on Saturday, 7 November 2026. With kick-off scheduled at 15:30