Stade Numa-Daly Magenta, Multi-purpose stadium in Magenta district, Nouméa, New Caledonia.
Stade Numa-Daly Magenta is a multi-purpose sports facility in the Magenta neighborhood of Nouméa featuring an athletic track and football field. The venue accommodates approximately 10,000 spectators and serves various sports events throughout the year.
In 1951 the Olympique club bought land at Magenta for a velodrome-stadium complex, but the project exceeded its means. Hosting the 1966 South Pacific Games, with Roger Kaddour lobbying the sports ministry, allowed construction; architect Jacques Rampal designed it and it opened at the 1966 Games. It is named after Numa Daly (1906-1992), a Caledonian athlete and football, rugby and athletics official who pushed for the Magenta stadium.
The stadium serves as a gathering place for local football fans and supporters of the New Caledonia national team. When matches happen here, the community comes together to cheer for their favorite clubs and share in a common passion.
The stadium is located in the Magenta district and is easily accessible by public transportation. Planning ahead for scheduled events helps ensure a smooth visit and good seating options.
The stadium is named after Numa Daly, born in 1906, who played football, rugby and athletics and presided over several leagues; with Lucien Fontaine he pushed for the Magenta ground. He died in 1992. On 31 May 2008 it hosted Christian Karembeu's jubilee, where France 98, led by Zinédine Zidane, beat Team Karembeu 8-2.
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