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Giant Stadium
Soshanguve Giant Stadium, commonly referred to as Giant, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Soshanguve, a township of Pretoria, South Africa. It was utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being rebuilt in 2009.[1] Besides serving as a training venue for the World Cup, it was also used as a public viewing area for residents to watch matches.[2]
| Location | Soshanguve Highway, Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25°31′00″S 28°5′17″E / 25.51667°S 28.08806°ECoordinates: 25°31′00″S 28°5′17″E / 25.51667°S 28.08806°E |
| Owner | Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Capacity | 18,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2009 |
| Tenants | |
| JDR Stars F.C. Soshanguve Sunshine | |
Currently the stadium is the home for JDR Stars F.C.[3] and Soshanguve Sunshine F.C., playing in the North West Province of Vodacom League. However, the stadium is situated a few kilometers within the border of the Gauteng province.
References
- ^ "Y+K Architects: Giant Stadium Soshanguve".
- ^ http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2776
- ^ "About JDR Stars Football Club - JDR Stars Football Club". 7 September 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.[permanent dead link]
External links
- http://ykarchitects.blogspot.com/2007/07/giant-stadium-soshanguve.html
- Photos of Stadiums in South Africa at cafe.daum.net/stade