Independence Stadium, Football stadium in Bakau, Gambia.
Independence Stadium features a grass field measuring 105 by 68 meters and contains multiple seating sections painted in Gambian national colors of green, blue, and red.
The Chinese government funded the construction of Independence Stadium as a gift to Gambia, leading to its official inauguration in 1984 following the nation's independence.
The stadium serves as the primary venue for national football team matches, hosting significant games that bring together thousands of Gambian sports enthusiasts.
The facility accommodates 40,000 spectators and provides basic amenities including food vendors and merchandise stalls during events in the Bakau district.
In 2006, the stadium witnessed Andrew Hawkins kneeling in chains before 25,000 people, seeking forgiveness for his ancestor's role in slave trade.
Location: Bakau
Inception: 1984
Official opening: 1984
Capacity: 40000
Address: F89C+GV7, Bakau, The Gambia Bakau
Phone: +2202795338
GPS coordinates: 13.46861,-16.67750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:21
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