Obed Itani Chilume Stadium Explained

Nickname:	Francistown Sports Complex
Broke Ground:	2008
Opened:	2015
Capacity:	26,000
Tenants:	TAFIC F.C. ECCO City Green Botswana national football team

Obed Itani Chilume Stadium (previously known as Francistown Sports Complex^[1]) is a multi-use stadium in Francistown, Botswana.

It is used mostly for football matches and usually hosts the home matches of Francistown-based TAFIC F.C. The stadium can accommodate 26,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in the country. It was officially opened in 2015, five years behind schedule. Due to delays, the stadium could not be completed in time for the 2010 World Cup as initially planned.^{[2] [3] [4]} Originally called the Francistown Sports Complex, it was renamed as Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in October 2019.

The stadium also hosts athletics meets for local high schools, as well as national trials and competitions.^[5]

External links

• Stadium Pictures
• Information on stadium

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium | Botswana National Sport Commission.
2. Web site: Francistown Stadium project stalls - Botswana Guardian. Correspondent. Legwatagwata Kheme-BG. www.botswanaguardian.co.bw. en-gb. 2020-03-24.
3. Web site: Francistown Stadium ready in three weeks. Botswana Gazette. en. 2020-03-24.
4. Web site: Mmegi Online :: F/town Sports Complex a white elephant - Muzila. DUBE. CHAKALISA. Mmegi Online. 31 August 2018. 2020-03-24.
5. Web site: Six years later, F/Town Stadium finally opens. 7 August 2015.