Stade du 4 Août facts for kids
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| Full name | Stade du 4-août |
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| Location | Rue 9.04 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
| Owner | Burkina Faso Government |
| Capacity | 29,800 |
| Field size | 105m x 68m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1981 |
| Opened | 1984 |
| Renovated | 1996 |
| Tenants | |
| EF Ouagadougou & Salimata et Taséré FC | |
The Stade du 4-août (which means 4 August Stadium) is a large sports venue in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It's a special kind of stadium that can be used for many different sports and events. Today, it's mostly famous for hosting exciting football matches. It also has a track for athletics, like running races.
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Stade du 4-Août: A Big Sports Home!
This stadium is a very important place for sports in Burkina Faso. It was built in 1981 and opened its doors in 1984. Imagine a stadium big enough to hold almost 30,000 people! That's how many fans can cheer on their favorite teams here.
What is a Multi-Purpose Stadium?
A multi-purpose stadium is like a super versatile sports arena. It means it's not just for one sport. The Stade du 4-août can host football games, but it also has a track around the field for athletes to run and compete. This makes it useful for many different kinds of sporting events.
Home to Football and Athletics
The main sport played at Stade du 4-août is football. Two popular teams, Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou and Salitas FC, play their home games here. The field is made of grass, perfect for fast-paced football action. The stadium is 105 meters long and 68 meters wide.
A Place for Big Games: African Cup of Nations
The Stade du 4-août has hosted some really big events! In 1998, it was the proud venue for the final match of the 1998 African Cup of Nations. This is a huge football tournament where national teams from all over Africa compete. Hosting the final was a very special moment for the stadium and for Burkina Faso.
| Preceded by FNB Stadium Johannesburg |
African Cup of Nations Final Venue 1998 |
Succeeded by National Stadium Lagos |
See also
In Spanish: Estadio del 4 de Agosto para niños
