Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium

Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, formerly known as Seisa Ramabodu Stadium,[4] is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2008 and brought up to FIFA standards.[5]

Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium [1]
Former namesSeisa Ramabodu stadium
LocationMoshoeshoe Road,
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Coordinates29°10′27″S 26°14′1″E
OwnerMangaung Metropolitan Municipality
OperatorMangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Capacity22,000[2]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1982
Renovated2008, 2014
Construction costR60 million (2008 refurbishment)[3]
Tenants
Bloemfontein Celtic

It was the home stadium of Bloemfontein Celtic who also used the Free State Stadium. During three-year renovations completed in 2015, the stadium's capacity was expanded from 18,000 to 22,000.[2]

References

  1. "Breathing new life into Mangaung sports". 23 October 2015.
  2. Guduka, Sidwell. "Stadium reopened". News24.
  3. "Facelift for Seisa Ramabodu". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. "Celtic to play 40th game back at the refurbished Petrus Molemela Stadium". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  5. "Bloemfontein stadium ready for Confeds Cup | South Africa 2010". www.sa2010.gov.za. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2022.


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