The Africa Cup of Nations is the main international men’s association football competition in Africa. The 2023 will be the 34th edition of the tournament and will be hosted in Ivory.
In this article, we will have a look at the stadiums that will host the games of the tournament.
2023 Africa Cup of Nations Stadiums
The biggest stadium in Ivory Coast with a capacity of 60,000 is Alassane Ouattara Stadium. It opened in 2020 in Abidjan and it will host the final of the tournament. Since its opening, the stadium hosts the home games of the Ivory Coast national football team.
The second largest stadium in the country with a capacity of 40,000 is Stade de la Paix. It opened in the city of Bouaké for the 1984 African Nations Cup. It is the home ground of Bouaké FC.
The Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium is the 3rd biggest stadium in the country with a capacity of 33,000. It opened in 1964 and is the home of the most successful Ivorian team ASEC Abidjan.
The Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium is a brand-new stadium in the city of Korhogo. It has a capacity of 20,000.
The Laurent Pokou Stadium is another stadium that was built for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. It is located in the city of San Pédro and has a capacity of 20,000 seats.
The Charles Konan Banny Stadium is the 4rth stadium that opened just before the tournament. It is located in the city of Yamoussoukro and has a capacity of 20,000 seats. Since 2023 it has been used by the local football team, Société Omnisports de l’Armée.
