Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sports stadium in Polokwane, South Africa
Peter Mokaba Stadium is a modern sports venue in Polokwane with a natural grass field reinforced with synthetic fibers and seating for around 41,700 spectators. The structure features contemporary design with distinct sections for spectators and officials.
Plans to upgrade the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium were dropped in favour of a new venue costing R1,245,000,000, one of five built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium opened on 23 January 2010 with the four-team Peter Mokaba Cup, won 4-2 by Kaizer Chiefs against SuperSport United. It hosted four World Cup group matches and seven matches of the 2014 African Nations Championship.
The stadium bears the name of Peter Mokaba, a leader in the ANC Youth League who fought against apartheid. The naming reflects how deeply this struggle shaped the country's identity and values.
The stadium is located about 3 kilometers from Polokwane's city center and is accessible by multiple public transportation options. It features dedicated facilities and access points designed for visitors with mobility needs.
The first international at the stadium, South Africa 5-0 Guatemala on 31 May 2010, later became a match-fixing case: referee Ibrahim Chaibou of Niger was banned for life by FIFA in January 2019 over corrupting results for Wilson Raj Perumal's company.
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