{"id":15404,"date":"2024-01-11T14:59:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T14:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/?p=15404"},"modified":"2024-01-11T14:59:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T14:59:01","slug":"six-world-class-stadiums-to-host-34th-afcon-ready-for-kick-off-and-football-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/11\/six-world-class-stadiums-to-host-34th-afcon-ready-for-kick-off-and-football-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Six world-class stadiums to host 34th AFCON ready for kick-off and football action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With less than 48-hours to kick off, CAFOnline takes a look at all host venues of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d\u2019Ivoire 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of six world-class stadiums spread across five host cities will be play host to the 34th edition of Africa\u2019s biggest football tournament between 13 January \u2013 11 February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alassane Ouattara Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Ebimpe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STADIUM CONSTRUCTION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>2016 &#8211; 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAPACITY<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in one of the country\u2019s economic hubs in the city of Abidjan, the Alassane Ouattara Stadium will play host to the opening and closing ceremony of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 60 000-seater capacity arena headlines one of many infrastructure legacies of the tournament for the host nation and will bring a number of economic opportunities after the final whistle is sounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The erecting of the world-class venue began in 2016 with the breaking of ground for the multi-purpose venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was then officially inaugurated on 3 October 2020 in a ceremony attended by senior government ministers and officials before an exhibition match between two of the nation\u2019s biggest clubs, Asec Mimosas and Africa Sports Abidjan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to its large hosting capacity, the stadium is a multi-purpose venue that boasts a number of world-class amenities such as an athletics track, conference facilities, gyms, auditorium and VIP facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade2.webp 499w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade2-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Abidjan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUILT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>1952<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RENOVATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>2021 &#8211; 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAPACITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>29 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Named after the nation\u2019s first Head of State, President Felix Houphouet-Boigny, this is one of the country\u2019s heritage venues and will play host to Africa\u2019s biggest event for the second time, having been one of the two host venues back in 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In line with meeting the required CAF Standards, the stadium underwent complete renovations to its structural set up, seating, pitch, dressing rooms and hospitality suites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seating capacity doubled to 29 000 for the tournament, along with other facility upgrades to the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to football, the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium boasts an athletics track and has also hosted a number of major sporting codes and events in Abidjan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade3.webp 499w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade3-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stade de la Paix<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Bouake<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUILT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>1983<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RENOVATIONS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>2019 &#8211; 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAPACITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>40 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s most iconic football stadiums, Stade de la Paix which is located in the nation\u2019s second largest city of Bouake, will be hosting its second TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after being one of the host venues back in 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the venue\u2019s most memorable events includes the dramatic semi-final 5-4 penalty win by Cameroon against Algeria in the 1984 TotalEnergies CAF AFCON where the Indomitable Lions went on to claim the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stadium has since received a major facelift from its original 15 000 to the now 40 000 capacity-seating among other upgrades ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional upgrades include a fully equipped media centre, auditorium, and conference facilities as well as an upgraded spectator parking facility to accommodate the thousands of expected fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade4.jpg 311w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade4-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Korhogo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUILT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>2019 &#8211; 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAPACITY<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the northern part of Cote d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s city of Korhogo, Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly is one of the legacies that will come with hosting an international event of the magnitude of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly built stadium covers a vast 20.17 hectares of land to add to the aesthetic beauty of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hosting capacity will be 20 000, with a quality natural grass field, an athletics track, media centre, broadcast compound as well as other stadium facilities required for hosting international events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade5-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade5-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade5-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade5-1536x863.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade5.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stade Charles Konan Banny<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CITY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Yamoussoukro <strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUILT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>2019 &#8211; 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAPACITY<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the nation\u2019s capital of Yamoussoukro that is constantly abuzz with economic activity, the newly built Stade Charles Konan Banny forms part of the city\u2019s monumental architecture and will add to the city\u2019s economic hub of activity post the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a two-year construction, the stadium hosted its first football match on 3 June, which served as a qualifier for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 finals as the hosts edged Zambia 3-1 at the grand opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stadium has a seating capacity of 20 000, an athletics track, media facilities, hospitality suites and conference centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade6a-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade6a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade6a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade6a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/afcon-stade6a.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DCIM\\100MEDIA\\DJI_0141.JPG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stade Laurent Pokou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CITY<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;San 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