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Stade Général Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana
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Former names Stade Omnisports de Bobo-Dioulasso (1998-2010)
Location Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Capacity 40,000
Surface grass
Opened 1998
Tenants
RC Bobo Dioulasso (1998-present)

The Stade Général Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana is a large sports stadium located in Bobo Dioulasso, a city in Burkina Faso. It is mainly used for football matches. This stadium can hold up to 40,000 people, making it a very important place for sports events in the region.

About the Stadium

This stadium is a key place for sports in Burkina Faso. It has a grass field, which is perfect for football games. Many local teams play their matches here.

History of the Stadium

The stadium first opened its doors in 1998. When it first opened, it was known by a different name: Stade Omnisports de Bobo-Dioulasso. It kept this name until 2010.

Hosting Big Events

The Stade Général Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana has hosted important international events. For example, it was one of the stadiums used for the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations. This was a major football tournament where national teams from across Africa competed.

Who Plays Here?

Since 1998, the stadium has been the home ground for the RC Bobo Dioulasso football team. They are one of the main teams that use this stadium for their games.

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