Stadion Rignaal 'Jean' Francisca Explained

Stadium Name:	Stadion Rignaal 'Jean' Francisca
Location:	Brievengat, Willemstad, Curaçao
Owner:	FFK
Surface:	Artificial turf
Seating Capacity:	3,000

The Stadion Rignaal 'Jean' Francisca is an association football stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao.^[1]

History

In December 2021, the FFK Stadium was given its current name in honor of Rignaal 'Jean' Francisca who served as president of the Curaçao Football Federation for nineteen years.^{[2] [3]}

In May 2022 an incident unrelated to football resulted in a shooting death at the stadium.^[4]

Events

The stadium hosts select matches of the Curaçao national football team as well as the matches of other football national teams from around the region.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Voetbalbund Icoon Krijt Stadion Naar Zich Vernoemd . nu.cw . 31 March 2023 . nl.
2. Web site: Football association icon gets stadium named after himself . The Curacao Chronicle . 31 March 2023.
3. Web site: Martina . Jeffrey . Direktiva Di FDOK Ku Komunikado Stadion Jean Francisca I Alabes Miembro Di Honor FFK . Deporte Korsou . 31 March 2023 . pap.
4. Web site: Kaso Lamntabel Pafó Di Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca! . kikotapasando.com . 31 March 2023 . ilo.
5. Web site: NFT profile . National Football Teams . 31 March 2023.