Stade 5 Juillet 1962
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Stade 5 Juillet 1962 or 5 July 1962 Stadium (the name refers to 5 July 1962, the day Algeria
declared independence from France), also known as El Djezair Stadium , is a football and athletics
stadium located in Algiers
, Algeria
. The stadium was inaugurated in 1972 with a capacity of 105,000. It served as the main stadium of the 1975 Mediterranean Games
, the 1978 All-Africa Games
, the 2004 Pan Arab Games
, and the 2007 All-Africa Games
. The stadium was one of two venues of the 1990 African Cup of Nations
(the other venue was the Stade 19 Mai 1956
in Annaba
). It hosted 9 matches of the tournament, including the final match, which had a record attendance of approximately 120,000 spectators. In the final match, the home team Algeria defeated Nigeria 1-0 to win the tournament. It also hosted the 2000 African Championships in Athletics
. After a formal compliance with current safety standards in 1999, the stadium was reduced to an 80,000 capacity, and following a new phase of renovation in 2003, the stadium's capacity has been reduced further to its current all-seater capacity of 76,000.
The attendance record Algeria vs. Serbia between 100,000 and 110,000 fans in the stadium.
, it is home then the first tournament international networking selection Maghreb with players such qu'Allal, Filali, Bamous, Faras, Lalmas, Guedioura, Chekroun, the AC Milan with the Prati Albertosi, the Brazilian club Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras with the famous Ademir da Guia. The White Pele before Zico
, and the Spanish club of Valencia
. It also Nacer Guedioura, father of the current Algerian international Adlène Guedioura
who is the author of the first goal Official of this legendary stadium during the final Cup of Algeria opposed the junior USMAlger to RCKouba
and which ended with a score of 1-0 for the USMA.
Then follow the Games Mediterranean
, which are organized in 1975, the stadium had a capacity of seats. But the record attendance was achieved in 1990, when the final of the African Cup of Nations
, which contrasts the Algeria
and Nigeria
(1-0), with spectators. After compliance with safety standards current 1999
, the stadium is reduced to places around, and following a new phase of renovation in 2003
(earthquake May 21, 2003), the ability is further reduced to seats.
In 2008, the stage of Stade 5 Juillet is once again experiencing work shall include installation by Queens Grass Netherlands company to a new lawn and renovation of the stadium infrastructure. These work ended in the month of August 2009. The soccer friendly match between the team of Algeria
and the team of the Uruguay
held on August 12, 2009 on the occasion of the reopening of the stadium. Then Algerians with a record of final spectators during the friendly match Algeria
–Serbia
(lost 0-3, March 3, 2010). This is the first game of the National team Algeria since his qualification for the 2010 World Cup obtained in the Sudan.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
declared independence from France), also known as El Djezair Stadium , is a football and athletics
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
stadium located in Algiers
Algiers
' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000...
, Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
. The stadium was inaugurated in 1972 with a capacity of 105,000. It served as the main stadium of the 1975 Mediterranean Games
1975 Mediterranean Games
The seventh edition of the Mediterranean Games was held in Algiers, Algeria from August 23 to September 6, 1975. Fifteen nations competed in 18 different kind of sports.-Medal table:-See also:**...
, the 1978 All-Africa Games
1978 All-Africa Games
The 3rd All-Africa Games were played from July 13, 1978 to July 28, 1978 in Algiers, Algeria. 45 countries participated in twelve sports.The Egyptian team, which had topped the medals table in the previous two games was called home by its government midway through the games after a brawl marred the...
, the 2004 Pan Arab Games
2004 Pan Arab Games
The 10th Pan Arab Games was an international multi-sport event which took place in Algiers, Algeria, between 24 September and 10 October 2004. It witnessed the participation of all Arab League members for the first time – 22 countries participated in 26 sports....
, and the 2007 All-Africa Games
2007 All-Africa Games
The 9th All-Africa Games took place between 11 and 23 July 2007 in Algiers, the capital city of Algeria. Algiers is the first city to hold All-Africa Games for a second time. The 1978 All-Africa Games were held there...
. The stadium was one of two venues of the 1990 African Cup of Nations
1990 African Cup of Nations
-Semi-finals:-----Third Place Play-off:-Final:-Top scorers:4 goals Djamel Menad3 goals Djamel Amani Rashidi Yekini2 goals Rabah Madjer Chérif Oudjani Emmanuel Maboang Abdoulaye Traoré Webster Chikabala...
(the other venue was the Stade 19 Mai 1956
Stade 19 Mai 1956
Stade 19 Mai 1956 is a football stadium located in Annaba, Algeria. The stadium has a capacity of 50,000. and is an all-seater. It is currently used on a regular basis by football club USM Annaba who play in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1...
in Annaba
Annaba
Annaba is a city in the northeastern corner of Algeria near the river Seybouse. It is located in Annaba Province. With a population of 257,359 , it is the fourth largest city in Algeria. It is a leading industrial centre in eastern Algeria....
). It hosted 9 matches of the tournament, including the final match, which had a record attendance of approximately 120,000 spectators. In the final match, the home team Algeria defeated Nigeria 1-0 to win the tournament. It also hosted the 2000 African Championships in Athletics
2000 African Championships in Athletics
The 12th African Championships in Athletics were held in Algiers, Algeria in July, 2000.- Men's Results :-Field:-Track:-Field:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
. After a formal compliance with current safety standards in 1999, the stadium was reduced to an 80,000 capacity, and following a new phase of renovation in 2003, the stadium's capacity has been reduced further to its current all-seater capacity of 76,000.
The attendance record Algeria vs. Serbia between 100,000 and 110,000 fans in the stadium.
History
Opened in 1972 by President Houari BoumedieneHouari Boumediene
Houari Boumedienne served as Algeria's Chairman of the Revolutionary Council from 19 June 1965 until 12 December 1976, and from then on as the fourth President of Algeria to his death on 27 December 1978.- Background :Mohamed Ben Brahim Boukharouba was born near Héliopolis in the province of...
, it is home then the first tournament international networking selection Maghreb with players such qu'Allal, Filali, Bamous, Faras, Lalmas, Guedioura, Chekroun, the AC Milan with the Prati Albertosi, the Brazilian club Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras with the famous Ademir da Guia. The White Pele before Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...
, and the Spanish club of Valencia
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
. It also Nacer Guedioura, father of the current Algerian international Adlène Guedioura
Adlène Guedioura
Adlène Guedioura is an Algerian international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.Guedioura is the son of former Algerian international striker, Nacer Guedioura...
who is the author of the first goal Official of this legendary stadium during the final Cup of Algeria opposed the junior USMAlger to RCKouba
and which ended with a score of 1-0 for the USMA.
Then follow the Games Mediterranean
Mediterranean Games
The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport games held every four years, mainly for nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where Europe, Africa and Asia meet. The idea was proposed at the 1948 Summer Olympics by Muhammed Taher Pasha, chairman of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and they were first...
, which are organized in 1975, the stadium had a capacity of seats. But the record attendance was achieved in 1990, when the final of the African Cup of Nations
1990 African Cup of Nations
-Semi-finals:-----Third Place Play-off:-Final:-Top scorers:4 goals Djamel Menad3 goals Djamel Amani Rashidi Yekini2 goals Rabah Madjer Chérif Oudjani Emmanuel Maboang Abdoulaye Traoré Webster Chikabala...
, which contrasts the Algeria
Algeria national football team
The Algeria national football team , nicknamed الأفنــاك, Les Fennecs , represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Algérienne de Football. Algeria's home ground is the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers and their head coach is Vahid Halilhodžić.Algeria has qualified...
and Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
(1-0), with spectators. After compliance with safety standards current 1999
1999 in sports
1999 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Lasse Kjus, Norway** Women's overall season champion: Alexandra Meissnitzer, Austria-American football:...
, the stadium is reduced to places around, and following a new phase of renovation in 2003
2003 in sports
2003 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season championship: Stephan Eberharter, Austria** Women's overall season championship: Janica Kostelić, Croatia-American football:...
(earthquake May 21, 2003), the ability is further reduced to seats.
In 2008, the stage of Stade 5 Juillet is once again experiencing work shall include installation by Queens Grass Netherlands company to a new lawn and renovation of the stadium infrastructure. These work ended in the month of August 2009. The soccer friendly match between the team of Algeria
Algeria national football team
The Algeria national football team , nicknamed الأفنــاك, Les Fennecs , represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Algérienne de Football. Algeria's home ground is the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers and their head coach is Vahid Halilhodžić.Algeria has qualified...
and the team of the Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
held on August 12, 2009 on the occasion of the reopening of the stadium. Then Algerians with a record of final spectators during the friendly match Algeria
Algeria national football team
The Algeria national football team , nicknamed الأفنــاك, Les Fennecs , represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Algérienne de Football. Algeria's home ground is the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers and their head coach is Vahid Halilhodžić.Algeria has qualified...
–Serbia
Serbia national football team
The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
(lost 0-3, March 3, 2010). This is the first game of the National team Algeria since his qualification for the 2010 World Cup obtained in the Sudan.