Juba Stadium
Stadium in Juba, South Sudan
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Juba Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Juba, South Sudan. It is the home ground of the South Sudan national football team[2] 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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| Full name | Juba Football Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Capacity | 7,000[1] |
| Surface | AstroTurf |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1962 |
| Renovated | 2022–2024 |
| Tenants | |
| South Sudan national football team (2012–present) Atlabara FC Al-Malakia FC Al-Salam FC | |
Juba Stadium opened in 1962.[3] It hosted matches for the 2009 CECAFA U-17 Championship.[4] Juba Stadium has been undergoing renovations and expansion,[5] with completion due by end of 2022,[6] and capacity to be increased to 19,000.[7]
In May 2013 the Central Equatoria government announced plans to build a second stadium in Juba, with a capacity of 35,000.[8] In 2021 the South Sudanese Government approved US $25m towards its construction, while the Chinese Government contributed 85% of the cost.[7]
