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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>The administrative capital of Yamoussoukro is one of the top five Ivorian cities preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in January 2024.<\/b><\/p>\n

Designed by SCAU architecture, the new stadium will be able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.<\/p>\n

Yamoussoukro’s stadium is ready, according to its officials.<\/p>\n

“The stadium has hosted 37 matches, the turf has responded favourably to the stress, which means there are no problems, and we’re ready.”<\/p>\n

“The players, in fact all the actors, will be in the best possible conditions to put on a quality show and Yamoussoukro is ready,” said Abdoul Aziz Sidibe, stadium director, Charles Konan Banny Stadium.<\/p>\n

A synthetic surface athletic track will surround the playground, in addition to jumping and throwing areas.<\/p>\n

The city’s monuments, including its iconic basilica, are being restored for the occasion.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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