Nyamirambo Regional Stadium

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Kigali Stadium (official name)
Map
Coordinates1°58′41″S 30°02′39″E / 1.978106°S 30.044125°E / -1.978106; 30.044125Coordinates: 1°58′41″S 30°02′39″E / 1.978106°S 30.044125°E / -1.978106; 30.044125
Capacity22,000
SurfaceArtificial Grass

The Kigali Stadium, nicknamed Nyamirambo Regional Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Nyamirambo neighbourhood of Kigali, Rwanda. It is currently used mostly for football matches. APR FC and Rayon Sports use the venue for most of their home games.

It has an artificial pitch surface [1]

In 1998, the stadium was used for the public executions of 21 individuals convicted of involvement in the Rwandan genocide, including Froduald Karamira.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Rwanda/South Africa: SA Firm to Renovate Nyamirambo Stadium". Allfrica.com. Allfrica.com. 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  2. ^ "Partial List of Rwandans Executed". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2022-04-14.