African football has come a long way in the past few decades with the increasing success of African footballers puts the continent in the global spotlight. With increased recognition has come stadiums full of cheering fans, colourful characters and the emergence of cult phenomenon like the vuvuzela. It can be found in all four corners of Africa whether it be in the shadow of rainforests, deserts or shanty towns ensuring no two backdrops are the same. With a mix of new and iconic venues to consider, just what are the best African football stadiums?<\/p>\n
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FNB Stadium (Johannesburg, South Africa)<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicknamed ‘Soccer City’ by fans around the world, there is no venue quite like the FNB Stadium. The principal stadium of South Africa is a continental colosseum with close stands towering high above the pitch containing 95,000 screaming fans.<\/p>\n If the 2010 World Cup felt like a party, the stadium truly comes alive when it hosts the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The cacophony and noise generated by fans matches that of anywhere else in the world and creates an atmosphere unlike anything else in the region. A true temple to African football worthy of its nickname and certainly one of the continent’s finest football stadiums.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stade Hammadi Agrebi (Tunis, Tunisia)<\/strong><\/p>\n Built at the start of the century, Tunisia\u2019s Stade Hammadi Agrebi set the blueprint for modern North African football stadiums. Originally constructed for the 2001 Mediterranean Games, the stadium had all the perks needed for a 21st<\/sup> century showpiece stadium with the accompanying running track adding to the glamorous feel.<\/p>\n It hasn\u2019t disappointed either with the pitch always being well-maintained and suited for all forms of football. It becomes a sea of colour too when home sides play on a weekly basis hosting all three of Tunis\u2019 local sides \u2013 Esperance, Club Africain and Stade Tunisien. The local derbies are fiercely fought with silverware often on the line creating magical moments on an annual basis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Borg El Arab Stadium (Alexandria, Egypt)<\/strong><\/p>\n Set on Egypt\u2019s Mediterranean coast, the Borg El Arab stadium is a modern and thriving stadium. With a capacity of just under 90,000, it\u2019s one of the largest in Africa and has all the perks a modern stadium should have. It\u2019s role in Egyptian football has changed though acting as a neutral venue for many teams to battle foes on.<\/p>\n With many domestic matches marred by stampedes and collapses in sub-par stadiums, the Borg El Arab Stadium has become the neutral battleground for all major clashes to be hosted on. A safe haven for players and fans in a country that has seen violence undermine one of the world\u2019s most competitive leagues in recent years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n