The final of the 29th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in 2013 was announced to be played behind closed doors. Here are the key details:
- Sold-Out Tickets:
- The CAN 2013 Organizing Committee announced that all 77,000 tickets available for the final had been sold.
- Additional Seats:
- In addition to the sold tickets, 10,000 seats were offered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- Venue Capacity:
- The final was scheduled to take place at the National Stadium in Johannesburg, which has a total seating capacity of 87,000.
- Final Participants:
- The participating teams in contention for the final were the Eagles of Mali, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the Stallions of Burkina Faso, and the Black Stars of Ghana.
- Closed-Door Match:
- The decision to play the final behind closed doors indicates that no additional tickets would be available for purchase, ensuring that the stadium would be at full capacity with the sold and offered tickets.
- Final Date and Time:
- The final was scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 10, starting at 6 p.m.
The sold-out status and the decision to play behind closed doors underscore the high demand for tickets and the significance of the final match in the CAN 2013 tournament.
