Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba, Football stadium in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba is a multi-use football stadium in the Kenya suburb of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a capacity of 20,000. It is the current home of FC Saint Eloi Lupopo and the former home venue of TP Mazembe. It is also known as Kenya Stadium.
The stadium is named after Frédéric Kibassa Maliba, a former Minister of Youth and Sports. It was the former home venue of TP Mazembe, which has since moved elsewhere, and it now hosts FC Saint Eloi Lupopo. With 20,000 places, it ranks as the third largest stadium in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the Stade des Martyrs and the Stade Tata Raphaël in Kinshasa.
The stadium is home to FC Saint Eloi Lupopo and draws crowds from across the region when regional football tournaments take place. Fans gather here for important matches and become part of a local sports community.
The stadium is located in the Kenya district of Lubumbashi and has regular opening hours for training sessions with dedicated parking for spectators. It is advisable to check ahead about match days to confirm availability for your visit.
The stadium is the third largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the Stade des Martyrs and the Stade Tata Raphaël in Kinshasa. It is named after Frédéric Kibassa Maliba, a former Minister of Youth and Sports.
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