Woldiya Stadium

Woldiya Stadium (Amharic: ወልድያ ስታዲየም), officially known as Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali al-Amoudi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia with a capacity of 25,155.[4] It has been the home of Woldia since its construction in 2017. The stadium is a part of a larger complex housing many other Athletic facilities.

Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi Stadium
ሼክ ሞሃመድ ሁሴን አልአሙዲ ስታዲየም
LocationWeldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Coordinates11.82993°N 39.60016°E / 11.82993; 39.60016
OperatorWeldiya Municipality
Capacity25,155[1]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built2017
Opened14 January 2017
Construction cost$ 22 million[2]
Tenants
Woldia S.C. (2017–present) [3]
Woldia City (2017–present)

History

The construction of Woldiya Stadium was started in 2010 through the collaboration of local residents and business tycoon Mohammed Al Amoudi. The construction was started with the hope of completion in 5 years. As of 2016, the final touches are being applied.[5]

Inside of the stadium

The Inside of Weldiya Stadium During Construction

With the completion of the Woldiya Stadium, there is a new hope that Ethiopia will host continental competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations.[6]

Structures and Facilities

Excluding the main complex, the stadium has adjacent facilities including tennis courts, a basketball court, an Olympic size swimming pool, a volleyball field, a handball court and guest houses.[7]

References
  1. "Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi Stadium to be Inaugurated on January 14 – Ethiosports".
  2. "Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi Stadium to be Inaugurated on January 14 – Ethiosports".
  3. "Woldia's Sheikh al Amoudi Stadium near completion – Ethiosports".
  4. "Ethiopian Football: New 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Weldiya, Wollo – Ethiosports".
  5. "Ethiopian Football: New 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Weldiya, Wollo – Ethiosports".
  6. "Ethiopia Sports infrastructure development in top gear as Woldiya Stadium gets final touches". 16 March 2016.
  7. Taddele, Omna (December 21, 2016). "Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi Stadium Set to Inaugurate January 14". Soccer Ethiopia.
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