Giant Stadium
Soshanguve Giant Stadium, commonly referred to as Giant, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Soshanguve, a township of Pretoria, South Africa. It was utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being rebuilt in 2009.[1] Besides serving as a training venue for the World Cup, it was also used as a public viewing area for residents to watch matches.[2]
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| Location | Soshanguve Highway, Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| Coordinates | 25°31′00″S 28°5′17″E |
| Owner | Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Capacity | 18,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Renovated | 2009 |
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| JDR Stars F.C. Soshanguve Sunshine | |
Currently the stadium is the home for JDR Stars F.C.[3] and Soshanguve Sunshine F.C., playing in the North West Province of Vodacom League. However, the stadium is situated a few kilometers within the border of the Gauteng province.
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