 The stadium on a matchday | |
| Location | Alexandria, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Owner | Alexandria Governorate |
| Capacity | 13,660 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Renovated | 2016–2017 |
| Tenants | |
| Al Ittihad Smouha (selected matches) | |
Alexandria Stadium (Arabic: إستاد الأسكندرية) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Moharram Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was opened in 1929 by King Fouad I. It is the oldest stadium in Egypt and Africa.
After its remodeling and renovations in 2016–2017, Alexandria stadium now has a capacity of 13,660. The stadium hosts the Al-Ittihad football team and has been the scene of international tournaments, including the inaugural of the 1951 Mediterranean Games. It was a venue for the 1986 African Cup of Nations and the 2006 African Cup of Nations editions, and hosted the Group B matches during the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
Architecture
The stadium was designed by Russian architect Vladimir Nicohosov, who was influenced by Islamic architecture.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The stadium was one of the venues for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The following games were played at the stadium:
| Date | Time (CEST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2019 | 19:00 |  Nigeria |
1–0 |  Burundi |
Group B | 3,192 |
| 22:00 |  Guinea |
2–2 |  Madagascar |
5,342 | ||
| 26 June 2019 | 16:30 | Nigeria |
1–0 | Guinea |
10,388 | |
| 16:30 | Madagascar |
1–0 | Burundi |
4,900 | ||
| 30 June 2019 | 18:00 | Madagascar |
2–0 | Nigeria |
9,895 | |
| 6 July 2019 | 18:00 | Nigeria |
3–2 |  Cameroon |
Round of 16 | 10,000 |
| 7 July 2019 | 18:00 | Madagascar |
2–2 (4–2 pen.) |  DR Congo |
Round of 16 | 5,890 |
Gallery
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Stadium opening ceremony, 1929
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The Royal Navy performing on the stadium during the Second World War c. 1942
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A view of the stadium in 2006
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The stadium before an Egypt Cup match between Al Ittihad and Porto Suez in 2018
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A view of the stadium after renovation process ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
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Burundi fans supporting their national team against Nigeria in their 2019 AFCON match
See also
References
- "Alexandria Stadium, home to Ittihad, Smouha - Football Ground Map".
- Khalil, Youssef (2023-02-11). "Alexandria Stadium: Uniting Sports Enthusiasts in the Heart of Egypt - Stadiums World". Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- "Oldest football stadiums: Which was the first football stadium ever built?". sportsbrief.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- البطولة العربية.. ما لا تعرفه عن استاد الإسكندرية البوابة نيوز
- ^ "Exploring the History of Stadiums and Egypt's Three Oldest AFCON 2019 Venues". Egyptian Streets. 3 July 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-07-04.
External links
See also
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