BIGGEST MOST EXPENSIVE STADUIMS IN AFRICA

This are the biggest most expensive staduims in africa. Enjoy

4) Grand Stade de Casablanca – Capacity: 80,000

With a capacity of 80,000, Grand Stade de Casablanca is one of the largest stadiums in Africa. It is located in Casablanca, Morocco. It is a newly built stadium in Morocco to replace Stade Mohamed V. It is home to Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca and the Morocco national football team.

3) Stade 5 Juillet 1962 – Capacity: 85,000

This stadium was one of the two venues of the 1990 African Cup of Nations. It also hosted the 2000 African Championships in Athletics. It is the third largest stadium in Africa with a capacity of 85,000. It was opened in 1972 by President Houari Boumediene. The name Stade 5 Juillet 1962refers to 5 July 1962, the day Algeria declared independence from France. Also known as El Djezair Stadium, it is located in Algiers, Algeria.

2) Borg El Arab Stadium – Capacity: 86,000

The second largest in Africa, Borg El Arab Stadium is located in the Mediterranean Sea resort of Borg el Arab; 50 km west of Alexandria, Egypt. It has a capacity of 86,000. The fence surrounding the stadium is 3km long. It has various facilities aside sporting facilities such as an airstrip, health centers, elevators for both handicapped and normal persons, cabinets for broadcasters, cafeterias, etc.

1) FNB Stadium (Soccer City) – Capacity: 94,736

This “African pot” looking stadium is located in Nasrec, bordering the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa. The stadium underwent a massive renovation with a whopping R1.5 billion in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is the largest stadium in Africa with a capacity of 94,736. The stadium was the site of Nelson Mandela’s first speech in Johannesburg after his release from prison in 1990. A memorial service of the late Mandela was also held in this stadium.