Amahoro Stadium and Kigali Pelé Stadium Cleared to Host African Competitions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released an updated list of stadiums meeting the required standards to host international competitions, including the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.

To the delight of football fans in Rwanda, two of the country’s most iconic venues — Amahoro Stadium in Remera and Kigali Pelé Stadium in Nyamirambo — have officially been approved to host these prestigious continental events.

Amahoro Stadium, with a seating capacity of 45,000, meets all international requirements, including FIFA standards. It features a hybrid pitch that combines natural and synthetic grass, providing players with optimal playing conditions.

Kigali Pelé Stadium, which underwent major renovations completed in March 2023, has also regained its certification for hosting international matches, despite having previously been barred from some national team fixtures.

As part of the upcoming fixtures scheduled in Rwanda, Amahoro Stadium will host the second-leg match of the CAF Champions League preliminary round between APR FC and Pyramids FC of Egypt, as well as the CAF Confederation Cup first-round match between Rayon Sports and Singida Black Stars of Tanzania.

Meanwhile, countries such as the Central African Republic, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea, Lesotho, Namibia, São Tomé, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, and Somalia did not make the CAF list due to a lack of stadiums meeting the required standards.

This recognition marks a major step forward for Rwandan football, opening the door to hosting high-profile tournaments and boosting the country’s visibility on the African sports stage.