Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium
The Hage Geingob Stadium (previously known as the South West Stadium)[1][2] is a rugby stadium in Windhoek, Namibia. It is named after Hage Geingob, the President of Namibia. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000.[3] The stadium is commonly used by the Namibian national rugby union team who compete in the Africa Cup, and by the Welwitschias who compete in the Rugby Challenge.
Main stand of the Hage Geingob Stadium | |
Location | Windhoek, Namibia |
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Coordinates | 22°36′27″S 17°05′27″E |
Owner | Namibia Rugby Union |
Operator | Namibia Rugby Union |
Capacity | 10,000 |
Surface | Grass |
Opened | 1991 |
Tenants | |
Namibian national rugby union team Welwitschias |
In Media
This stadium was featured in the Rugby union video game series under the name "Windhoek".
See also
References
- Kambaekwa, Carlos (11 December 2013). "Crocks revive historic multi-racial clash". New Era Live.
- https://allafrica.com/stories/201601291279.html
- Late Louis goal gives Black Africa victory Archived 2009-03-15 at the Wayback Machine Namibia Sport, 6 March 2009
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