Key facts
Address | Rue 9.04, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
Capacity | 35,000 |
Build Date | 1984 |
Who is the owner of Stade du 4 Aout? | Burkina Faso Government |
Pitch Size | 105 m by 68 m |
Nickname | Stade du 4 Août 1983 |
Surface | Grass |
Description
Stade du 4 Aout is a 35,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium. The stadium is located in the capital city Ouagadougou, in central Burkina Faso.
FAQ
The Stade du 4 Août is a multi-purpose stadium located in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso. It is primarily used for football matches.
The stadium is named after the date of Burkina Faso’s independence, which is August 4, 1960. This name commemorates the country’s independence from France.
The Stade du 4 Août was opened in 1984.
The stadium has a capacity of approximately 35,000 spectators.
The Stade du 4 Août serves as the home stadium for the Burkina Faso national football team. It is also used by local clubs for important matches.
Yes, the stadium has hosted matches in the Africa Cup of Nations when Burkina Faso co-hosted the tournament in 1998.
While primarily used for football, as a multi-purpose stadium, it can also host other sporting events and large gatherings. However, football remains its main use.