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Juba Stadium
Juba Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Juba, South Sudan. It is the home ground of the South Sudan national football team[1] and, as the only stadium in Juba for many years until recently, several local clubs as well, including Atlabara FC, Al-Malakia FC, and Al-Salam FC. Juba Stadium opened with a capacity of 7,000 in 1962.[2] It hosted matches for the 2009 CECAFA U-17 Championship.[3] Juba Stadium has been undergoing renovations and expansion,[4] with completion due by end of 2022, [5] and capacity to be increased to 19,000.[6] In May 2013 the Central Equatoria government announced plans to build a second stadium in Juba, with a capacity of 35,000.[7] In 2021 the South Sudanese Government approved US $25m towards its construction, while the Chinese Government contributed 85% of the cost.[6] References Wikimedia Commons has media related to Juba Stadium.
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