440 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
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Description
While looking for the oldest arenas in South Africa, one would find Loftus Versfeld Stadium as being one of them. Situated in Pretoria, the stadium is the location of various sporting events since 1903. The original construction, built by the City Council in 1923, could accommodate no more than 2, 000 fans.
Loftus Versfeld Stadium is also known for the first win of the South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana over a European, beating Sweden 1-0 in 1999.
Company description
Significant modernization works have been implemented since 1948. Loftus Versfeld Stadium hosted rugby and football matches as well. The Blue Bulls, the country's one significant rugby teams resides at this stadium. Being situated in the centre of Pretoria, the Loftus Versfeld Stadium offers seats for 50,000 spectators. There have been many important matches organized at his arena, for instance the ones during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations. It now hosts two football clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United.
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- Sport
- Rugby
- Win
- Soccer
- Fans
- Supporting
- Team
- Sporting Events
- Football
- World Cup
- Stadium
- Spectator
- Seat
- Arena
- Modernization
- Football Matches
- Rugby World Cup
- Football Club
- National Team
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