Woldiya Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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Woldia 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 City and Woldia SC since its construction in 2017. The stadium is a part of a larger complex housing many other Athletic facilities.
ሼክ ሞሃመድ ሁሴን አልአሙዲ ስታዲየም | |
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 Interactive map of Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi Stadium | |
| Location | Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia |
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| Coordinates | 11.82993°N 39.60016°E |
| Operator | Weldiya Municipality |
| Capacity | 25,155[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2017 |
| Opened | 14 January 2017 |
| Construction cost | $ 22 million[2] |
| Tenants | |
| Woldia SC (2017–present)[3] Woldia City (2017–present) Ethiopia national football team (selected matches) | |
History
The construction of Woldia 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]
With the completion of the Woldia 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]