AFCON 2024 at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, commonly known as the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé and formerly as the National Stadium of the Ivory Coast, is a multi-purpose stadium in Ebimpé and Anyama, in northern Abidjan, opened in 2020.
The stadium hosts major football matches including home matches of the Ivory Coast national football team. Alassane Ouattara Stadium is owned by the Government of Ivory Coast. With 60,000 seats, it is the largest stadium in Ivory Coast and one of the most modern stadiums in Africa.
Designed by the Beijing Institute Architectural Design The new national stadium of Ivory Coast was strategically situated away from Abidjan, positioned between the communes of Ebimpé and Anyama.
In a direct distance, it stands approximately 20 km north of central Abidjan. The decision to relocate the country’s sporting hub beyond the city limits was a deliberate one.
Ultimately, it is envisioned to be an integral part of a sprawling 287-hectare sports city, set to become one of the largest sports and leisure districts in Africa to host multiple sports like football, rugby and athletics.
As for the stadium itself, the initial construction phase covered only its immediate surroundings, encompassing four plazas and providing 1,400 parking spaces. The stadium is situated on a rectangular plot spanning 20 hectares.
Due to variations in land elevation, the project necessitated extensive excavation, involving the removal of approximately 500,000 tons of soil. This early stage presented considerable challenges, exacerbated by heavy rainfall that led to instances of mud flooding.
Full name: Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé
Former names: Stade National de la Côte d’Ivoire (2020–2023)
Coordinates: 5°28′49″N 4°4′29″W
Owner: Government of Ivory Coast
Address: FWJG+856, (Ebimpé, Abidjan) Ivory Coast, officially the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
Capacity: 60,012
Opened: October 3, 2020
Built: September 2020
Construction cost: XOF 143 billion ($257 million)
Main contractors: Beijing and Constructor Group
Coordinates: 5°28′49″N 4°4′29″W / 5.48028°N 4.07472°W
Field size: 115 yd × 74 yd (105 m × 68 m)
Project manager: Bureau National des Etudes et du Développement
