Nakivubo Stadium

Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium
Location Kampala, Uganda
Owner Government of Uganda
Capacity 30,000[1]
Construction
Opened 1 April 1926
Renovated 1954, 2013, 2017
Tenants
Simba FC
KCCA FC

Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, commonly referred to as Nakivubo Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kampala, Uganda. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home venue of SC Villa. The stadium had a capacity of 30,000 people, after the 2013 renovations, but prior to the ongoing 2017 renovations.[1]

Location

The stadium is located in the Central Business District of Kampala City next St .Balikuddembe Market, within a walking distance from the Old Taxi Park.[2] It sits on two adjacent parcels of land measuring 11.62 acres (47,000 m2) and 0.835 acres (3,380 m2), totaling 12.455 acres (50,400 m2).[3] The geographical coordinates of the stadium are:0°18'42.0"N, 32°34'25.0"E (Latitude:0.311667; Longitude:32.573611).[4]

History

The stadium that was initially established in 1926,[5] was improved and modernized in 1954 by the British colonial government to commemorate the lives of Ugandans killed during the Second World War following the passage of the "Nakivubo War Memorial Act" by the Parliament of Uganda.[6]

In early 2013, the stadium was closed by the Uganda Revenue Authority for a period of about one month, over "accumulated debts." It was re-opened after payment arrangements had been agreed upon.[7]

The stadium was also shut down in May 2011, but re-opened after only a week after payment plans were negotiated.[8][9]

The stadium was reopened and hosted the third round, second leg of the CAF U-17 Championship, a game between Uganda and Zambia, on 27 September 2014.[10]

Overview

Nakivubo Stadium was developed in 1926 on land donated by the Kabaka of Buganda at the time.[5] It hosted its first match on 1 April 1926 between the Uganda National Team and the Under-18 National team of Uganda.[11] It owned by the Government of Uganda and is operated by the Board of Trustees known as the "Registered Trustees of Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium", appointed by the Minister of Sports.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 SMC (2013). "Nakivubo Stadium renovations almost complete". London: Stadia-magazine.com (SMC). Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  2. ↑ FOAC (7 July 2017). "Sports in Uganda: Stadia in Uganda". Fortune of Africa.com (FOAC). Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  3. ↑ Ngwomoya, Amos (28 March 2017). "How Hamis waved Museveni’s order to take over Nakivubo land". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  4. ↑ Google (7 July 2017). "Location of Nakivubo Stadium" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 Reporter (31 March 2015). "M7 Directs Ham Enterprises to Redevelop Nakivubo Staadium". Mukono: Red Pepper. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  6. ↑ Manishimwe, Wilson (6 March 2017). "FDC youth mull court action over leasing of Nakivubo land". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  7. ↑ Andrew Jackson Oryada (7 May 2013). "Tax Authority Finally Re-opens Nakivubo Stadium". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  8. ↑ Red Pepper Reporter (26 March 2013). "URA Closes Nakivubo Stadium Over Tax Areas". Red Pepper. Mukono. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Businge, Julius (26 March 2013). "URA closes Nakivubo Stadium over unpaid taxes". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  10. ↑ FUFA (20 September 2014). "Uganda Vs Zambia: Nakivubo Stadium To Host Return Leg". Kampala: Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  11. ↑ Mukisa, Farahani (30 March 2015). "Museveni gives away Nakivubo". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 7 July 2017.

Coordinates: 00°18′42″N 32°34′25″E / 0.31167°N 32.57361°E / 0.31167; 32.57361

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