1996 African Cup of Nations
The stadium was one of four venues for the 1996 African Cup of Nations. It hosted 3 group matches, a quarter final and semi final.
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-16 | Gabon | 1–2 | Liberia | Group C | 5,000 |
| 1996-01-19 | Gabon | 2–0 | Zaire | Group c | 6,000 |
| 1996-01-24 | Angola | 3–3 | Cameroon | Group A | 6,000 |
| 1996-01-28 | Gabon | 1-1 (1-4 on pen.) | Tunisia | Quarterfinal | 4,000 |
| 1996-01-31 | Zambia | 2–4 | Tunisia | Semifinal | 5,000 |
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