Juba Stadium

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.

Juba Stadium
Full nameJuba Football Stadium
LocationJuba, South Sudan
Capacity12,000
SurfaceGrass
Opened1962
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
  2. "Rehabilitation of the Juba Stadium Complete | Sudan Radio Service". Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
  3. "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.
  4. "Work at Juba Stadium gains momentum". jubapost.org. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012.
  5. Rango (23 June 2022). "Juba Stadium to be ready for use by September FOOTBALL". UGSPORTS ENT. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  6. "South Sudan approves US $25m for construction of new stadium in Juba". Constructionreview. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. Legge, Moses (30 May 2013). "Juba to get new Stadium". Eye Radio. Retrieved 29 August 2023.

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