Football activities in Chad about to witness a huge upgrade as gorvenment unveiled a new Stadium.
Chad has announced a new sports stadium with a capacity of 30,000 named the Marchal Idriss Derby Itno Olympic Stadium.
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The new stadium was inaugurated on May 23, 2025, in N’Djamena, a project spearheaded by Chinese Chinese contractors.
According to details and financing details of the project, it was fully funded and constructed by China as a gift to strengthen diplomatic ties.
Currently, the stadium is the largest in Chad and is designed to host major sporting events in the country.
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Chadian President Mahamat Idriss praised the project as a symbol of mutual respect and shared vision.
Meanwhile China’s Ambassador Wang Xining highlighted its role in fostering talent and future cooperation.