Rundu Sports Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Rundu Sports Stadium
Location:Rundu, Kavango East, Namibia
Coordinates:-17.9241°N 19.7729°W
Built:1992
Renovated:2016
Surface:Grass
Tenants:Cuca Tops
Julinho Sporting
Seating Capacity:500

The Rundu Sports Stadium is an association football stadium in Rundu, Namibia with seating for 500 spectators.[1] The grass-surface stadium is also capable of hosting athletics, netball, and basketball matches and is the only stadium in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions.[2] The stadium is the home venue of Julinho Sporting and Cuca Tops of the Namibia Premiership and Rundu Chiefs and United Stars of the Namibia First Division.[3]

History

The stadium was constructed in 1992. In 2016 the stadium underwent a renovation, including the installation of its first-ever floodlighting, in preparation to host several high-profile football tournaments.[1] By 2021 the stadium was in need of major restoration and repair. Namibian silver-medal Olympian Christine Mboma decried the state of the running track and called for one of international standard.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rundu Readies for Newspaper Cup . Namibian Sun . 9 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Rundu Sports Stadium without water . The Namibian . 9 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Julinho Sporting FC promoted to NPL . The Namibian . 9 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Mboma focuses on her studies… decries state of Rundu sports stadium . Africa Press . 9 July 2023.