Kigali Pelé Stadium
Nyamirambo Regional Stadium | |
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| Coordinates | 1°58′41″S 30°02′39″E / 1.9781°S 30.0441°E |
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| Capacity | 22,000 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
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| APR F.C. Rwanda national football team | |
Kigali Pelé Stadium, nicknamed Nyamirambo Regional Stadium, is a
It has an artificial turf surface and seats 22,000 spectators.[1] The stadium was deemed unfit to host international matches in 2021 by the Confederation of African Football and underwent a renovation that began in January 2023 ahead of the 73rd FIFA Congress, hosted by Kigali.[2] It reopened on March 15, 2023, and was renamed in honor of the late Brazilian footballer Pelé by Rwanda president Paul Kagame and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.[3][4]
In 1998, the stadium was used for the public executions of four individuals convicted of involvement in the Rwandan genocide, including Froduald Karamira.[5]
References
- ^ "Rwanda/South Africa: SA Firm to Renovate Nyamirambo Stadium". Allfrica.com. 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
- ^ Kamasa, Peter (January 3, 2023). "Teams relocate to Bugesera as renovation works at Kigali Stadium start". The New Times. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (March 16, 2023). "Kagame honours Pele as Rwanda stadium is named after late icon". The New Times. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Kigali Pelé Stadium inaugurated in Rwanda" (Press release). FIFA. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Partial List of Rwandans Executed". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
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