KwaThema Stadium

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KwaThema Stadium
LocationKwaThema, Gauteng

KwaThema Stadium is a multi-use stadium in KwaThema, Gauteng, South Africa. [1] It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home venue of Valencia FC in the ABC Motsepe League. [2]

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References

  1. "Kwathema Stadium « HEYSPORTS.CO.ZA". heysports.co.za. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. "African All Stars shine". African Reporter. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2021.