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| Location | Maradi, Niger |
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| Coordinates | 13°30′13″N7°5′51″E / 13.50361°N 7.09750°E Coordinates: 13°30′13″N7°5′51″E / 13.50361°N 7.09750°E |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
Stade de Maradi is a multi-purpose stadium in Maradi, Niger.
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| Location | Maradi, Niger |
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| Coordinates | 13°30′13″N7°5′51″E / 13.50361°N 7.09750°E Coordinates: 13°30′13″N7°5′51″E / 13.50361°N 7.09750°E |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
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It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home venue for Jangorzo FC.
The stadium holds 10,000 people. [1]
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