Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo - Cameroon Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: August 25, 2019

Inside empty Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo

Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo or The Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium is a multi-purpose sporting Arena located in Yaoundé constructed for the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon Stadium Guide

Stadium Facts

Overview
Team:Cameroon
Opened:1972
Capacity:38,509
Address: Yaoundé

Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo History

Cameroon’s national football stadium was constructed at the start of the 1970s in order to host matches of the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. One of just two stadiums involved in the competition, Stade Omnisports as it was first known had a capacity of 38,720 whilst Stade de la Réunification could hold 30,000.

Hosting six matches of Group A, one semi-final, and the final itself, Cameroon achieved a respectable third place finish after defeating Zaire 5-2 in the play-off final. The final was contested on 5th March 1972 between Congo and Mali with the Congolese boys triumphing 3-2 to earn their first title.

Constructed as a multi-purpose sports venue, Stade Ahidjo features an athletics track around the perimeter of the pitch although it isn’t used too often. The stadium is home to both Canon Yaoundé and Tonnerre Yaoundé and thus is generally used more for football matches.

The stadium’s capacity today remains at a fixed 38,720 after undergoing renovation work in 2005, however it can be expanded to 52,000 via the use of standing areas for important matches such as World Cup qualifiers.

Currently named after Ahmadou Ahidjo who was the first President of Cameroon, it is unknown as to when the stadium’s name was changed in his honour. He served as President between 1960 to 1982 so it could have been after he retired or after he passed away in 1989.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo?

Cameroonian side Cameroon play their home matches at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.

What is the capacity of Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo?

As of 2024 Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo has an official seating capacity of 38,509 for Football matches.

When was Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo opened?

Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo officially opened in 1972 and is home to Cameroon

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in 2024. Please visit the official website of Cameroon for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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