Angola has commissioned the Uíge Stadium, a state-of-the-art 10,000-seat facility built to international standards as part of the country’s 50th Independence celebrations and its broader push to empower youth and prepare athletes for global competition.
The inauguration ceremony, led by Youth and Sports Minister Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade and Uíge provincial governor José Carvalho da Rocha, highlighted the stadium’s role in advancing Angola’s Olympic readiness and regional development.
The facility, constructed to meet FIFA, UEFA and CAF specifications, is part of a national strategy to elevate sports performance and foster civic engagement through sport.
“What we inaugurate today is more than a stadium. It is a symbol, a commitment, and a firm step toward building a future where sports, youth, and Angolan talent walk hand in hand,” de Andrade said.
“These facilities were built to create dignified conditions for sports practice, fostering the promotion of talent and strengthening social cohesion.”
Delivered by Mitrelli Group, the project involved local architects, engineers and skilled workers, generating over 800 direct and indirect jobs.
The stadium followed the recent launch of the José Armando Sayovo Olympic and Paralympic Sports Complex in Bengo, completed six months ahead of schedule, reinforcing Angola’s investment in pre-Olympic infrastructure.
Strategically located in Uíge, the stadium features a 105x68m natural grass pitch, six-lane athletics track, locker rooms, warm-up zones, a medical unit and full accessibility.
Media facilities include a press centre, TV/radio studios and a 50-seat conference room. Commercial spaces beneath the stands aim to promote year-round activity and local entrepreneurship.
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