Despite being rehabilitated at a cost of ZMK6 million (£300,000) using FIFA funds, the newly rehabilitated David Kaunda stadium in Chipata has been submerged in water following heavy rainfall. The stadium, which was officially opened by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) recently, has quickly shown that the drainage system is not up to standard after just a few raindrops. FAZ shared a post on the development corner on March 16 this year, stating that the newly rehabilitated David Kaunda Stadium in Chipata is arguably the best-maintained surface in the country. The pitch was upgraded by the FIFA-approved Artificial Grass Africa company, which removed the old surface, planted new grass, and installed a new drainage system. All four stadiums under rehabilitation will have new turf. FIFA allocated $300,000 for the rehabilitation of each of the four stadiums: David Kaunda, Independence, Kaole, and Kasama. However, it remains to be seen how long the once best playing surface in the country will withstand the test of time, as the playing surface has already become a mini fish pond right inside the stadium. The stadium underwent improvements in various areas, including dressing rooms, pitch, painting of seats, wall upgrades, technical bench, toilets, and more. But with the visible wear and tear on the playing surface just months after the official opening, there is concern about the quality of the work that was done. It is yet to be seen if FAZ will ask the contractor to redo the work on the drainage system to improve water flow and prevent future flooding of the pitch.