Stade Gbegamey | |
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| Full name | Stade Gbegamey |
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| Location | Cotonou, Benin |
| Capacity | 5,000 [1] |
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| Mambas Noirs FC | |
Stade Gbegamey is a multi-use stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Mambas Noirs FC of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
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