It opened in With 60, seats, it is the largest stadium in Ivory Coast and one of the most modern stadiums in Africa. In a direct distance, it stands approximately 20 km north of central Abidjan.
The decision to relocate the country's sporting hub beyond the city limits was a deliberate one. Ultimately, it is envisioned to be an integral part of a sprawling hectare sports city, set to become one of the largest sports and leisure districts in Africa to host multiple sports like football , rugby and athletics. As for the stadium itself, the initial construction phase covered only its immediate surroundings, encompassing four plazas and providing 1, parking spaces. The stadium is situated on a rectangular plot spanning 20 hectares.
Due to variations in land elevation, the project necessitated extensive excavation, involving the removal of approximately , tons of soil. This early stage presented considerable challenges, exacerbated by heavy rainfall that led to instances of mud flooding. The stadium was primarily designed and its construction was initiated with the intention of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations , under the leadership of Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan , but On 30 November , CAF stripped Cameroon of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations because of delays in the construction of stadiums and other necessary infrastructure; [ 4 ] it was relocated to Egypt.
The ground was broken for the stadium on 22 December by Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan , with the presence of a China embassy representative. From the early stages of conceptual design, the stadium earned its nickname, the "Arc de Triomphe.
At its peak, the stadium reaches a height of The stadium boasts an impressive blueprint covering over 61, square meters and offers five floors of facilities, particularly concentrated within the main stand.
