| Location | Alexandria, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1929 |
| Renovated | 2016–2017 |
| Owner | Alexandria Governorate |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tenants | Al Ittihad Smouha (selected matches) |
| Seating capacity | 13,660[1] |
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.[2] It is the oldest stadium in Egypt and Africa.[3]
After its remodeling and renovations in 2016–2017, Alexandria stadium now has a capacity of 13,660.[4] 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.[5]
Architecture
The stadium was designed by Russian architect Vladimir Nicohosov, who was influenced by Islamic architecture.[5]
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 | MAD | 5,342 | ||
| 26 June 2019 | 16:30 | Nigeria | 1–0 | GUI | 10,388 | |
| 16:30 | MAD | 1–0 | Burundi | 4,900 | ||
| 30 June 2019 | 18:00 | MAD | 2–0 | Nigeria | 9,895 | |
| 6 July 2019 | 18:00 | Nigeria | 3–2 | Cameroon | Round of 16 | 10,000 |
| 7 July 2019 | 18:00 | MAD | 2–2 (4–2 pen.) | DRC | Round of 16 | 5,890 |
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". Archived from the original on 2023-09-05. 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 Archived 2017-07-29 at the Wayback Machine البوابة نيوز
- ^ "Exploring the History of Stadiums and Egypt's Three Oldest AFCON 2019 Venues". Egyptian Streets. 3 July 2019. Archived 2019-07-04 at the Wayback Machine.
