Independence Stadium (Bakau)
Interactive map of Independence Stadium | |
| Location | Bakau, Gambia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13°28′7.7″N 16°40′40.1″W / 13.468806°N 16.677806°W |
| Owner | Government of the Gambia |
| Operator | Ministry of Youth and Sports |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Surface | GrassMaster" |
| Record attendance | 45,000 (Gambia vs Algeria, 8 September 2018) |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1984 |
| Renovated | 2011, 2022–present |
| Tenants | |
| Gambia national football team (1984–present) Wallidan FC | |
Independence Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bakau, Gambia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, although it is also used for athletics, concerts, political events, trade fairs and national celebrations. The stadium holds 20,000 people.