Woldia Stadium (Amharic: ወልድያ ስታዲየም), officially known as Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali al-Amoudi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia with a capacity of 25,155.[4] It has been the home of Woldia City and Woldia S.C. since its construction in 2017. The stadium is a part of a larger complex housing many other Athletic facilities.
ሼክ ሞሃመድ ሁሴን አልአሙዲ ስታዲየም | |
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| Location | Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia |
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| Coordinates | 11°49′48″N 39°36′01″E / 11.82993°N 39.60016°E |
| Operator | Weldiya Municipality |
| Capacity | 25,155[2] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2017 |
| Opened | 14 January 2017 |
| Construction cost | $ 22 million[1] |
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| Woldia S.C. (2017–present)[3] Woldia City (2017–present) | |
History
editThe construction of Woldia Stadium was started in 2010 through the collaboration of local residents and business tycoon Mohammed Al Amoudi. The construction was started with the hope of completion in 5 years. As of 2016, the final touches are being applied.[5]
With the completion of the Woldia Stadium, there is a new hope that Ethiopia will host continental competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations.[6]
Structures and Facilities
editExcluding the main complex, the stadium has adjacent facilities including tennis courts, a basketball court, an Olympic size swimming pool, a volleyball field, a handball court and guest houses.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi Stadium to be Inaugurated on January 14 – Ethiosports".
- ^ "Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi Stadium to be Inaugurated on January 14 – Ethiosports".
- ^ "Woldia's Sheikh al Amoudi Stadium near completion – Ethiosports". 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Ethiopian Football: New 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Weldiya, Wollo – Ethiosports".
- ^ "Ethiopian Football: New 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Woldia, Wollo – Ethiosports".
- ^ "Ethiopia Sports infrastructure development in top gear as Woldiya Stadium gets final touches". 16 March 2016.
- ^ Taddele, Omna (December 21, 2016). "Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi Stadium Set to Inaugurate January 14". Soccer Ethiopia.