Juba_Stadium

Juba Stadium

Juba Stadium

Multi-use stadium in Juba, South Sudan

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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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]

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    "Work at Juba Stadium gains momentum". jubapost.org. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012.
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    "South Sudan approves US $25m for construction of new stadium in Juba". Constructionreview. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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    Legge, Moses (30 May 2013). "Juba to get new Stadium". Eye Radio. Retrieved 29 August 2023.

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