Stade de l'Amitié

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Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. [1] The stadium has a capacity of 35,000 people.

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The stadium is home to Benin's national football team.

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References

  1. Benin's work cut out for 2005 BBC Sport, 29 March 2002

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