CAF Confirms Borg El Arab Stadium as Egypt’s Continent-Ready Venue for Big Matches
17 November 2025
Boost for Egypt's Football Infrastructure
CAF officially certifies Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria as a Category 3 venue for CAF competitions, signaling a major upgrade for Egypt's football infrastructure.
The certification follows extensive technical and organizational upgrades by Egyptian authorities to meet the latest standards for continental and FIFA guidelines, ensuring readiness for high-profile matches and TV broadcasts.
CAF's Support and National Perspective
The continental body commends the Egyptian Football Association for ongoing investments and confirms Borg El Arab as a flagship venue capable of hosting large crowds and advanced broadcasting facilities.
CAF also emphasizes that this move is more than a numerical addition; it represents a strategic upgrade in Egypt's sports infrastructure and a step forward in the country's leadership in African football.
What It Means for Clubs and Fans
The inclusion strengthens Egypt's ability to host more African club and national team events, with benefits including diversified hosting sites and improved matchday experiences for fans.
With a capacity exceeding 80,000 and modern facilities, Borg El Arab is positioned to host home fixtures with substantial attendance and top-tier technology for broadcast and analysis.
Egypt's broader plan to modernize sports venues is reinforced by this approval, aligning with AFCON 2019 and other major developments in Cairo and across the country.
Outlook
CAF's ongoing support may include technical advisory and collaboration on future development projects, reinforcing Egypt's status as a continental hub for football.
The accord also boosts the prospects for Egyptian clubs' and the national team's participation in CAF competitions on home soil.
Punchlines are coming: two light-hearted lines to close with a wink.
Punchline 1: If Borg El Arab could talk, it would probably ask for a bigger snack bar and a louder cheer track before kickoff.
Punchline 2: In football, size matters—and Borg El Arab clearly comes with a VIP passes to decibels and drama alike.
