Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché, Niamey

Name: Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché
Address: Avenue du Zarmaganda, Niamey, Niger

#7 among attractions in Niamey

Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Stade Général Seyni Kountché is a multi-purpose stadium in Niamey, Niger. Used for football matches, it is home to the Niger national squad, as well as Niger Premier League clubs Sahel SC, Olympic FC de Niamey, Zumunta AC and JS du Ténéré, as well as club competitions such as the Niger Cup. The venue is also sometimes used for rugby union. It is the largest stadium in Niamey, followed by the 10,000-capacity Stade municipal. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1989 (35 years ago)Capacity: 50 thous.Coordinates: 13°31'38"N, 2°6'32"E

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Avenue du ZarmagandaNiamey Niger

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Day trips

Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée National Boubou Hama, Niamey Grand Market, Kennedy Bridge, Grand Mosque of Niamey.

1.1 miS
Art museum, Museum
Musée National Boubou Hama, Niamey
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Niamey, the bustling capital of Niger, lies a cultural gem waiting to be explored: the Musée National Boubou Hama. This distinguished museum, named after the prominent Nigerien political and cultural figure Boubou Hama, serves as a vibrant...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Niamey Grand Market, Niamey
24 min walk • The Niamey Grand Market is the largest market and shopping center in Niamey, the capital and largest city in the West African state of Niger.
1.5 miS
Bridge
Kennedy Bridge, Niamey
40 min walk • The Kennedy Bridge is the main crossing for the Niger River in Niamey, Niger. It was built in 1970, and named for United States President John F. Kennedy. Its construction enabled Niamey to expand onto the right bank of the river to the west.
1.6 miE
Mosque
Grand Mosque of Niamey, Niamey
42 min walk • The Grand Mosque of Niamey is an Islamic mosque located in Niamey, Niger. It was built in the 1970s. The largest mosque in the city, it is located along Islam Avenue. The building was funded with money from Libya. It features a minaret with 171 steps from top to bottom.
0.7 miS
Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey
17 min walk • The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Niamey, is a religious building of the Catholic Church located in Niamey, the capital city of the African country of Niger.
1.9 miS
Universities and schools
Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey
49 min walk • Abdou Moumouni University was formerly the University of Niamey from 1974 to 1994. On the right bank of the Niger River in Niamey, its students and faculty have historically been involved in protest movements in the capital.

Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché, Niamey

Facts and practical information

Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Musée National Boubou Hama, Niamey

Niamey Grand Market, Niamey

Kennedy Bridge, Niamey

Grand Mosque of Niamey, Niamey

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey

Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey