Stade Olympique, National football stadium in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
The Olympic Stadium features a main grass field surrounded by athletics track and concrete grandstands with a total capacity of 20,000 spectators.
The construction of this main sports complex started in January 1980, with the official inauguration ceremony taking place on July 14, 1983.
The stadium serves as the primary venue for the Mauritanian national football team's international matches and major domestic league competitions.
Located in the Tevragh-Zeina district of Nouakchott, the stadium provides dedicated parking areas and multiple entry gates for efficient crowd management.
The facility represents the largest sports infrastructure in Mauritania, functioning as both a football stadium and an athletics competition venue.
Location: Nouakchott
Inception: January 23, 1980
Official opening: July 14, 1983
Capacity: 20000
GPS coordinates: 18.10470,-15.98546
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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