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Africa is blessed to have some of the world's best stadiums and in this article, we look at five of the biggest stadiums on the continent
5. Cairo International Stadium
The Cairo International Stadium in Egypt is the fifth largest stadium in Africa. Located in Nasr City, a suburb East of Cairo and is regarded as the 69th largest stadium in the world.
It is an Olympic standard multi-use stadium with a capacity of 75,000 , a symbol for Egyptian football. This stadium was opened on 23 July 1960 by then-president Gama Abd El Nasser.
It has served as the host venue for numerous CAF Champions League finals(2005, 2006 and 2008), All Africa games(1991) and two Africa Cup of Nations(2006, 2019).
Uganda played all of its 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at this magnificent facility known for its incredible atmosphere, especially when the Pharaohs are playing.
Two of the biggest clubs in Cairo and Africa, Zamalek and Al Ahly, occasionally use this stadium for most of their home games.
4. State Des Martyrs
The State des Martyrs is located in Lingwala, Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mainly used for football matches as well as other events, this capacity caters for people to a tune of 80,000 people. Opened on September 14, 1994, the national stadium was first named State Kamanyola but was changed to commemorate the ministers purged by Mobutu Sese Seko.
Home to AS Vita Club and DC Motema Pembe that ply their trade in the National League and also on continental level. Pope Francis held his special speech at the already iconic stadium during his tour of Africa earlier this year
3. Stade 5 Julliet 1962
The 5 July 1962 stadium is located in Algiers, the capital city of Algeria. A multi-sport facility that can hold both football and athletics was named to commemorate the nation's independence day.
It was first opened in 1972 with a friendly including; Arab Maghreb, AC Milan and Palmeiras. Capacity is given at around 85,000, but it has fluctuated during recent years due to the various renovations the stadium had to undergo.
The record appearance at the stadium was achieved in 1990 when 105,302 spectators crammed into the stadium to watch Algeria defeat Nigeria 1-0 to win their maiden African Cup of Nations trophy.
This facility has held various international tournaments, including the 2013 UAFA Club Cup, the 1990 Africa Cup of Nations and different Algerian Cup finals
2. Borg El Arab stadium
The Borg El Arab stadium is the second largest stadium in Africa, with a capacity of 86,000 spectators. A multi-sport facility in the Cairo- Alexandria desert highway was commissioned in 2005.
Originally part of the plan for five-star international stadiums for Egypt's project to bid and host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium soon became home to the Egyptian national team alongside the Cairo International Stadium.
It was first used to host the opening ceremony of the 2009 U20 FIFA World Cup and hosted the opening match between Egypt and Trinidad and Tobago.
Impressively It has an internal 6km road network, a capacity of 5000 parked cars, 200 buses and a helipad capacity of four. It also hosted three successive CAF Champions League finals between 2016 and 2018.
FNB Stadium
Many names, such as the Calabash, Soccer City are some of the names used to describe this iconic stadium
The FNB Stadium due to naming rights is the largest stadium in Africa. Located in Johannsberg, next to South African Football Association (SAFA) offices and also the FIFA and Local Organising Offices for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
With a capacity of 94,736 spectators. It is ranked as the fourth largest stadium on the planet. A multi purpose that has both served bafana bafana and the Springboks in the past.
The two record capacities are from both sports as the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates with a whopping 94,807 attending the Carling Black Cup game in 2015.
In rugby, the highest attendance was recorded as 94, 713 during the Tri Nations game between the All blacks and Springboks in 2010. First opened in 1989 with a capacity of 40,000. It hosted the 1996 African Cup of Nations where South Africa emerged victorious. It was later renovated and upgraded to its current capacity ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
"Sokkerstad" played host to eight games during the tournament including the final as well as opening and closing ceremonies. It also served a venue for three games during the 2013 African Cup of Nations including the final where Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso.
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