Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde is a multi-purpose stadium in Praia, Cape Verde. Used for football matches, it is home to the Cape Verde National football team. The stadium has an announced capacity of 15,000 people. It is owned by the government of Cape Verde, and operated by an appointed Commission of Stadium Administration. Following the death of Brazilian footballer Pelé, in January 2023 the Prime Minister announced his intention of renaming the stadium as “Estádio Pelé” in tribute. The intention did not go through.
| Full name | Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| Location | Monte Vaca Achada São Filipe Praia, Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 14°58′32.48″N 23°31′50.47″W |
| Owner | Government of Cape Verde |
| Operator | Commission of Stadium Administration |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Field size | 100 m2 |
| Surface | Artificial turf, Track & field |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2010 |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Construction cost | 1.4 billion CVE (€12.7 million) |
| General contractor | Top International Engineering Corporation |
| Tenants | |
| Cape Verde national football team (2014-present) | |
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