Rand Stadium is a stadium located in Rosettenville, a suburb of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is the oldest of the major stadiums in Johannesburg, Rand Stadium was the home of all the major football finals for many years. The stadium can accommodate up to 30,000 people. Rand Stadium is the home of the of the third major Johannesburg football team, the Moroka Swallows. The Athens Olympic Stadium Typical stadium seating consists of terraces, such as shown here at Sarajevos Stadium Kosevo. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... Missing image Johannesburgs skyline as seen from the observation deck of the Carlton Centre. ... Categories: South Africa stubs | Provinces of South Africa | Gauteng Province ... The Republic of South Africa is a large republic located at the southern tip of the continent. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ...
Although parking is available around the stadium, the streets are narrow and crowded and sports fans are advised to make use of the various "park and ride" shuttle services available during major matches.
The stadium is the headquarters of the South African Football Association, and has hosted many great soccer internationals, as well as the annual derbies between Johannesburg's leading soccer teams, Kaizer Chiefs (whose home ground is here) and Orlando Pirates.
Smallest of the major stadiums, Milpark Stadium is home ground to the Wits University soccer team, which has often humbled bigger rivals in the premier league.
Ellis Park Stadium is the home ground of Orlando Pirates, one of South Africa's premier football teams, and is the venue for some of the first round matches and one of the quarterfinals.
The multi-billion rand transformation of the area is expected to reverse inner city decline and attract investment.
This stadium was demolished in mid-2006 and is being rebuilt to seat 45 000.
Feeds |
Contact