Uwanja wa Kumbukumbu wa Sheikh Amri Abeid | |
Address | Stadium Road |
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Location | Kaloleni, Arusha, Tanzania |
Coordinates | 3°22′09″S36°41′10″E / 3.369119°S 36.686004°E Coordinates: 3°22′09″S36°41′10″E / 3.369119°S 36.686004°E |
Owner | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Type | Multi-purpose stadium |
Capacity | 20,000 [1] |
Tenants | |
Arusha F.C., JKT Oljoro FC |
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