Charles Mopeli Stadium
South African sports stadium
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Charles Mopeli Stadium is located in Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa. It was mostly used by the now defunct Free State Stars, and African Warriors[1] when they were in the National First Division before their relegation in 2015–16. The stadium has a capacity of 35,000.
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Former names | QwaQwa Stadium |
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| Location | 2881 Motsi Street, Ha-Sethunya, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 28.580697°S 28.83203°E |
| Owner | Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
The stadium also hosted the Nedbank Cup fixture between Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Maluti FET College.
By 2021, the stadium was derelict, with the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality stating that they intended to refurbish it.[2]
As of 2023, R14 million had been spent on refurbishments, but the condition of the stadium was still described as "deplorable" and a "testament to corruption" by the Democratic Alliance.[3]
