Stade Omar Bongo, Multi-purpose stadium in Libreville, Gabon
Stade Omar Bongo is a multi-purpose stadium in Libreville, home ground of FC 105 Libreville and used by Gabon's national football team. Sources give a capacity of 40,000 to 41,000 spectators, making it the country's largest stadium alongside the Stade d'Angondjé. It is named after Omar Bongo, President of Gabon from 1967 to 2009.
Stade Omar Bongo is named after Omar Bongo, President of Gabon from 1967 to 2009. It was to host the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, but renovation delays meant it was dropped and the Stade d'Angondjé took its place in the tournament.
The stadium serves as the home ground for FC 105 Libreville and draws fans who gather to watch the Gabonese national football team play. It is where the city comes together regularly to support its teams.
The stadium sits in Libreville, with the national team, FC 105 Libreville and D.T. Gabon Télécom playing their home matches here. It is the country's main stadium, ahead of the Stade d'Angondjé, which has the same 40,000-seat capacity, and the Stade Rénovation de Franceville with 25,000 seats.
The stadium was originally slated to host the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, but major renovation delays meant it was dropped and replaced by the Stade d'Angondjé, which has the same 40,000-seat capacity. It remains the national team's ground, shared with FC 105 Libreville and D.T. Gabon Télécom.
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