Woldiya Stadium Explained

Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi Stadium
Nickname:ሼክ ሞሃመድ ሁሴን አልአሙዲ ስታዲየም
Location:Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Coordinates:11.8299°N 39.6002°W
Built:2017
Opened:14 January 2017
Operator:Weldiya Municipality
Surface:Grass
Cost:$ 22 million[1]
Capacity:25,155[2]
Tenants:Woldia S.C. (2017 - present)[3]
Woldia City (2017 - present)

Woldiya Stadium (Amharic: ወልድያ ስታዲየም), officially known as Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali al-Amoudi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Weldiya, Amhara Region, Ethiopia with a capacity of 25,155.[4] It has been the home of Woldia S.C. since its construction in 2017. The stadium is a part of a larger complex housing many other Athletic facilities.

History

The construction of Woldiya Stadium was started in 2010 through the collaboration of local residents and business tycoon Mohammed Al Amoudi. The construction was started with the hope of completion in 5 years. As of 2016, the final touches are being applied.[5]

Inside of the stadium

With the completion of the Woldiya Stadium, there is a new hope that Ethiopia will host continental competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations.[6]

Structures and Facilities

Excluding the main complex, the stadium has adjacent facilities including tennis courts, a basketball court, an Olympic size swimming pool, a volleyball field, a handball court and guest houses.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi Stadium to be Inaugurated on January 14 – Ethiosports.
  2. Web site: Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi Stadium to be Inaugurated on January 14 – Ethiosports.
  3. Web site: Woldia's Sheikh al Amoudi Stadium near completion – Ethiosports. 17 March 2016 .
  4. Web site: Ethiopian Football: New 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Weldiya, Wollo – Ethiosports.
  5. Web site: Ethiopian Football: New 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Weldiya, Wollo – Ethiosports.
  6. Web site: Ethiopia Sports infrastructure development in top gear as Woldiya Stadium gets final touches. 16 March 2016.
  7. News: Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi Stadium Set to Inaugurate January 14. Taddele. Omna. December 21, 2016. Soccer Ethiopia.