Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, National stadium in Le Plateau, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, nicknamed Le Félicia, is a multi-purpose venue in Plateau, Abidjan, built on 5.43 hectares. Its stands, painted in the national colours, comprise curves, a lagoon-side gallery, a side stand, an official stand and presidential, VIP and VVIP boxes. The natural pitch measures 105 by 68 metres, and a video board of 16.50 by 5.70 metres hangs inside.
Built in 1964 for the Games of Abidjan, the stadium was first called Stade André Géo and later took the name of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny after a restoration. It hosted Africa Cup of Nations matches in 1984 alongside Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, and again in 2023. Renovations by Mota-Engil from 2020 to 2023 added a full roof and raised capacity to 33,000 seats.
The stadium hosted an international concert in 1988 featuring Sting, Peter Gabriel, and Bruce Springsteen for Amnesty International. This event established the place as a significant gathering point for culture and social causes in the city.
The stadium stands in Le Plateau, Abidjan, on a 5.43-hectare site, with stands divided into virages, a lagoon-side tribune, a lateral tribune, an official tribune and a presidential box reached by a three-level lift. Entry is through the corner gateways; the 2009 crush happened when one such gate gave way before kick-off.
The stadium's video board measures 16.50 by 5.70 metres. The pitch keeps its 105 by 68 metre dimensions, and the 2020-2023 renovation by Mota-Engil added a complete roof and raised capacity to 33,000 seats for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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