1. Cape Town Stadium (South Africa) – $600 million
The construction of this new stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, cost $600 million, making it the world's most costly. Because it was built on the same site as Green Point Stadium, it's sometimes known as "Green Point Stadium." Murray and Roberts, a South African construction firm, designed and built this 64,100-seat stadium. It opened in 2009 and was one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
2. Moses Mabhida Stadium (South Africa) – $450 Million
One of the host stadiums for the 2010 World Cup was this multi-purpose stadium. It has a capacity of 54,000 people and is situated in Durban, South Africa. It was named after former South African Communist Party Secretary-General Moses Mabhida. It cost $450 million to construct and was completed in 2009. It also features a transportation hub that proved useful during the 2010 World Cup.
3. FNB Stadium (South Africa) – $440 Million
This stadium is known as "Soccer City Stadium" by some and "The Calabash" by others. The stadium's construction cost $440 million, owing to its calabash shape. This is Africa's largest stadium, with a capacity of 94,736 spectators, and it was chosen to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals. It was first opened in 1989 and was renovated in 2009.
4. National Stadium, Abuja (Nigeria) – $360 Million
In Abuja, Nigeria's capital, this is the country's largest stadium. With a seating capacity of 60,499, it's suitable for non-sporting events all throughout the country. At a cost of $360 million, this ultra-modern sports complex was completed in time for the 8th All Africa Games in 2003. It is one of the most expensive stadiums in the world, ranking among the top 50. The Nigerian National Football Team plays its home games here. The Abuja Stadium, commonly referred to as the Abuja National Stadium, is a landmark in Abuja because of its size.
5. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (South Africa) – $270 Million
Football, rugby, and large concerts can be held in the 46,000-seat stadium. It was also opened as part of the FIFA World Cup preparations in 2010. It was planned by a South African firm and constructed for $270 million. It is one of a kind because it was built with a view of a lake in mind. The late South African president, Nelson Mandela, inspired the name.
6. Estadio 11 de Novembro (Angola) – $227 Million
It cost $227 million to construct this large multifunctional stadium in Luanda, Angola. It's named after Angola's Independence Day, which falls on November 11th each year. Shanghai Urbinvest, Arup Sport, and Sua Kay Architects collaborated to design the stadium, which was built by Shanghai Urban Corporation Group. The Africa Cup of Nations was held there the following year, once it was finished in 2010.
Source: https://braggssports.com
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