Mano Dayak Stadium

Mano Dayak Stadium
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Kidal Municipal Stadium
Mano Dayak Stadium
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Location within Mali
Full nameMano Dayak Stadium
LocationRN18
Kidal, Mali
Coordinates18°26′39″N 1°23′58″E / 18.44417°N 1.39944°E / 18.44417; 1.39944
SurfaceSand
Tenants
Elewidj FC
Atar Club Kidal
Tarawant AC

Mano Dayak Stadium is located in the center of Kidal, Mali. It is the home stadium for AS Elewidj FC, Atar Club Kidal, and Tarawant AC.

Name of the stadium

The stadium was nicknamed Kidal Municipal Stadium

The stadium is named after Mano Dayak in memory of a famous Tuareg freedom fighter, leader, activist, scholar and negotiator. He led the Tuareg Rebellion in Ténéré region, northern Niger during the 1990s.[1]

The stadium has hosted various public and community events in Kidal. In February 2023, political movements from northern Mali held a fusion ceremony at the stadium.[2]

In 2022, local football tournaments, including Ramadan competitions, were organized at the stadium.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Mano Dayak". Wikipedia. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Mali: les mouvements de la CMA fusionnent à Kidal". Jeune Afrique. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  3. ^ "À Kidal, quand le Ramadan rime avec le maracana". Maliweb. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2026.

18°26′39″N 1°23′58″E / 18.44417°N 1.39944°E / 18.44417; 1.39944