Egypt
Cairo International Stadium
Cairo International Stadium is an Olympic-standard stadium with an
all-seated capacity of 74 000. It was completed in 1960, and was inaugurated
by the late President Nasser. In 2005 in preparation for the 2006 African
Cup of Nations it underwent a major renovation, and was brought up to world
standard. The stadium is known for its tremendous atmosphere and its very
large capacity. This was never more evident than during the 2006 African cup
of Nations, which were held in Egypt. Before seats were added to all
sections in 2005, the stadium was notorious for holding more people than it
was intended to. It is rumored to have hosted over 120 000 fans for a match
between Al-Ahly and Zamalek, the tenants of the stadiums. Without seats,
fans were able to squeeze together and sit in aisles.
