TIRANA, Nov 1 /ATA/ – As the construction of new national stadium is heading towards completion, it is set to host the match Albania vs. France on November 17 marking also its inauguration ceremony.
Meanwhile the staff are putting the final touches ahead of the inauguration ceremony.
As seen in the photos taken by ATA photo reporter, Florian Abazi, the works are heading to the end and everything will be perfect for the grand opening and the last match of Euro 2020 qualifiers.
The new stadium of Albanian National Football Team has a capacity of 22.000 seats with all grandstands covered.
The newly constructed stadium is the biggest investment ever made in Albanian football which has a new home to date that will be worthy of matches played for international contests.
The new stadium is designed as a Roman or Greek theater consisted of three parts for the public and a stage that is the VIP grandstand.
The historical element is the dominating feature. The entire stadium has a column element that epitomizes the style of the ‘30s, which is closely linked to the historic period. There are over 3 000 columns engraved with the motifs of Albanian folk costumes surrounding the National Arena.
The new stadium designed for 22 000 seats is in the hands of one of the most acclaimed architects of the time, also professor at the Faculty of Architecture of Genoa, Marco Casamonti.
Together with his team he has made a great job of cataloging the historical pieces, cleaning and restoring them, which form the main facade, the famous work of Gerardio Bosio.
The existence of national stadium dates back to August 1939, designed for 15 thousand seats to be completed in 1946 and named after Qemal Stafa until June 2016.
The Albanian Football Federation has decided that the test match of the new National Stadium, which is mandated by UEFA rules, will be Vllaznia vs. Apolonia valid for the women’s football championship.
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