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Sports stadium in South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, formerly known as Seisa Ramabodu Stadium,[4] is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is used mostly for football matches and was utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2008 and brought up to FIFA standards.[5]
Former names | Seisa Ramabodu stadium |
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Location | Moshoeshoe Road, Bloemfontein, South Africa |
Coordinates | 29°10′27″S 26°14′1″E |
Owner | Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality |
Operator | Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality |
Capacity | 22,000[2] |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Opened | 1982 |
Renovated | 2008, 2014 |
Construction cost | R60 million (2008 refurbishment)[3] |
It was the home stadium of Bloemfontein Celtic who also used the Free State Stadium. During three-year renovations completed in 2015, the stadium's capacity was expanded from 18,000 to 22,000.[2]
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