Peter Mokaba Stadium
{{Short description|Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa}}
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{{Use South African English|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox stadium
| stadium_name = Peter Mokaba Stadium
| image = Teams are warming up (4738980575).jpg
| caption =
| location = Magazyn St., Polokwane, South Africa
| coordinates = {{coord|-23.924689|29.468765||format=dms|display=title,inline}}
| fullname = Peter Mokaba Stadium
| owner = City of Polokwane
| tenants = Limpopo Blue Bulls
Polokwane City FC
Baroka FC
| surface = Rye Grass with Desso GrassMaster
| broke_ground = 2006
| built = 2007–2009
| opened = {{start date and age|2010|1|23|df=y}}
| closed =
| renovated =
| construction_cost = Rand1.245 billion
(US$150 million)
| architect = AFL Architects{{cite web | url=https://www.afl-architects.com/projects/peter-mokaba-stadium | title=Peter Mokaba Stadium }}
| seating_capacity = 45,500
}}
The Peter Mokaba Stadium is a football and rugby union stadium in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg), South Africa, that was used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It has a capacity to host 45,500 spectators but for the purposes of the 2010 FIFA World Cup the seating capacity was reduced to 41,733.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110110184326/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/destination/stadiums/stadium=5007758/index.html www.fifa.com] It is named after Peter Mokaba, a former leader of the ANC Youth League. It is located just east of the older Peter Mokaba Stadium and 3 kilometers from the CBD.
The stadium is one of five new stadiums that were built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Initial plans to upgrade the existing Old Peter Mokaba Stadium were abandoned in favour of the R1,245,000,000 (ZAR) new Peter Mokaba stadium.
The stadium has been used intensely for training and matches. Therefore, the natural grass has been reinforced with artificial fibers, which anchors the field into a stable and a level grass surface of Desso GrassMaster.
The stadium has a range of features that contribute to their accessibility, like public transport, parking, entrances and exits, wheelchair section, signage and assistance and also their facilities, but the actual level of accessibility might vary depending on the event, the condition of the facilities and availability of transport.
2010 FIFA World Cup
The stadium hosted four Group matches during the tournament of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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| Date
!Time (SAST) !Team #1 !Result !Team #2 !Round !Attendance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2010 | 13:30 | {{fb|ALG}} | style="text-align:center;"|0–1 | {{fb|SVN}} | Group C | style="text-align:center;"|30,325{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_06/default.stm|title=Algeria 0–1 Slovenia|date=2010-06-13|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|first=Phil|last=Dawkes|access-date=2010-06-13}} |
| 17 June 2010 | 20:30 | {{fb|FRA|1974}} | style="text-align:center;"|0–2 | {{fb|MEX}} | Group A | style="text-align:center;"|35,370 |
| 22 June 2010 | 20:30 | {{fb|GRE}} | style="text-align:center;"|0–2 | {{fb|ARG}} | Group B | style="text-align:center;"|38,891 |
| 24 June 2010 | 16:00 | {{fb|PAR|1990}} | style="text-align:center;"|0–0 | {{fb|NZL}} | Group F | style="text-align:center;"|34,850 |
Soccer
The first event at the stadium was the Peter Mokaba Cup, held on 23 January 2010. It was a four-team, friendly tournament, which served as the stadium's opening event. In the first semi-final, SuperSport United beat Danish side Brøndby 2–1. In the second semi-final, Kaizer Chiefs advanced after beating Wits 4–3 on penalties, after a goalless draw. Kaizer Chiefs defeated Supersport United 4–2 in the final.{{cite news|url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/Chiefs-win-Peter-Mokaba-Cup-20100123|title=Chiefs win Peter Mokaba Cup|publisher=News24|date=27 January 2010|access-date=18 December 2010}}
The first international game played at the stadium was the international friendly between South Africa and Guatemala on 31 May 2010, which South Africa won 5–0.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8714293.stm|title=World Cup 2010: Aaron Mokoena poised to win 100th cap|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 May 2010|access-date=31 May 2010}}
The stadium hosted its first competitive football match on 20 November 2010.{{cite news|url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/Chiefs-to-play-in-Polokwane-20101110|title=Chiefs to play in Polokwane|publisher=News24|date=10 November 2010|access-date=18 December 2010}} Kaizer Chiefs opted to host their 2010–11 Telkom Knockout semi-final against Santos at the stadium. The match ended 1–0 to Kaizer Chiefs.{{fact|date=July 2023}}
Rugby
The stadium hosted its first rugby union match on 30 January 2010. The match was a Super 14 warm up match, played for the Xerox Cup. It was contested by the Bulls and Lions.{{cite news|url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Bulls-v-Lions-to-open-stadium-20100107|title=Bulls v Lions to open stadium|publisher=News24|date=7 January 2010|access-date=18 December 2010}}
See also
References
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External links
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- [https://cafe.daum.net/stade/Dlwn/25 Photos of Stadiums in South Africa] at [https://cafe.daum.net/stade/ cafe.daum.net/stade]
- [https://archive.today/20130102195300/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story?id=696791&ce=uk&cc=5739&ver=global ESPN Stadium Profile]
- [http://www.goal.com/en/news/2673/world-cup-2010-stadium-guides/2010/03/08/1823224/goalcom-world-cup-2010-stadium-guide-peter-mokaba-stadium Goal.com Profile]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100425074623/http://in3sixty.com/cms/manager/share/id/772db225-cbc2-8b6c-8c3a-a58c2ede1c9d 360 View]
{{2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums}}
Category:Soccer venues in South Africa