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Juba Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Juba, South Sudan. It is the home ground of the South Sudan national football team[1] and, as the only stadium in Juba for many years until recently, several local clubs as well, including Atlabara FC, Al-Malakia FC, and Al-Salam FC.
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| Full name | Juba Football Stadium |
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| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1962 |
| Renovated | 2022–2024 |
| Tenants | |
| South Sudan national football team Atlabara FC Al-Malakia FC Al-Salam FC | |
Juba Stadium opened with a capacity of 7,000 in 1962.[2]
It hosted matches for the 2009 CECAFA U-17 Championship.[3]
Juba Stadium has been undergoing renovations and expansion,[4] with completion due by end of 2022, [5] and capacity to be increased to 19,000.[6]
In May 2013 the Central Equatoria government announced plans to build a second stadium in Juba, with a capacity of 35,000.[7] In 2021 the South Sudanese Government approved US $25m towards its construction, while the Chinese Government contributed 85% of the cost.[6]
References
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- ^ [1] Archived 30 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rehabilitation of the Juba Stadium Complete | Sudan Radio Service". Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ "Southern Sudan enjoys sports potential - In2EastAfrica - East African news, Headlines, Business, Tourism, Sports, Health, Entertainment, Education". Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ "Work at Juba Stadium gains momentum". jubapost.org. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012.
- ^ Rango (23 June 2022). "Juba Stadium to be ready for use by September FOOTBALL". UGSPORTS ENT. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ a b "South Sudan approves US $25m for construction of new stadium in Juba". Constructionreview. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Legge, Moses (30 May 2013). "Juba to get new Stadium". Eye Radio. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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