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Gregori International, a specialist in certified turf that meets CAF and FIFA standards
The Olympic Stadium in Nouakchott is now ready to host international competitions in accordance with CAF and FIFA standards.
Thanks to the renovation and code compliance work carried out by Gregori International, the Iba Mar Diop pitch now meets the requirements of international soccer governing bodies and is ready to host official matches for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
Malouzini pitch : Now Compliant with CAF Standards Thanks to Work Carried Out by Gregori International.
The provisional Category 3 certification allows the Independence pitch to once again host international matches as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Following the completion of Gregori International’s work, the pitch in Bahir Dar—certified as a Category 3 venue by CAF—hosted a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match: Ethiopia vs. Senegal (0–1).
The work carried out by Gregori International has enabled the Warri football field to meet the standards required for hosting international competitions
Thanks to the renovation and code compliance work carried out by Gregori International, the Teslim football field now meets the requirements of international soccer governing bodies.
A renovation project by Gregori International brought the field up to international soccer standards: during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Alassane Ouattara pitch was able to host official matches.
The Laurent Pokou pitch in San Pedro was renovated and upgraded by Gregori International to meet CAF and FIFA competition requirements, and was able to host matches for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Following the work carried out by Gregori International, the playing field at Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro has for several years met the requirements for hosting international competitions, including the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
In which countries and stadiums has Gregori International delivered certified or officially approved pitches?
For nearly 30 years, Gregori International has been delivering sports pitches and playing surfaces designed for national and international competitions. The company has completed certified, officially approved, or federation-compliant pitches in 14 countries.
Its references include natural grass, stitched hybrid turf, FiberSoil reinforced natural grass and synthetic turf systems, delivered for stadiums hosting FIFA, CAF and other major international sporting competitions and events.
These references include, among others:
Gambia – Independence Stadium, Bakau – AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Ethiopia – Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar – AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Comoros – Malouzini Stadium, Malouzini – AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Senegal – Lat Dior Stadium, Thiès – FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers; Iba Mar Diop Stadium, Dakar – Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Angola – 11 de Novembro Stadium, Luanda – African Football League 2023
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Annex of Martyrs' Stadium, Kinshasa – 9th Games of La Francophonie 2023
Ivory Coast – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpé; Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro; Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro – AFCON 2023
Cameroon – Paul Biya Stadium, Olembé; Japoma Stadium; Réunification Stadium, Bépanda – AFCON 2021
Morocco – Al Massira Stadium, Safi; Kénitra Stadium; Khouribga Stadium; Agadir Annex Stadium; Grand Stade d’Agadir; Tangier Stadium; Marrakech Stadium
Equatorial Guinea – Oyala Stadium – AFCON 2015; Bata Stadium – AFCON 2012 and AFCON 2015
Gabon – Amitié Stadium, Libreville – AFCON 2012 and AFCON 2017
British West Indies – Kensington Oval, Barbados; Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent – ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
Jamaica – Sabina Park; Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny – ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
United Arab Emirates – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – construction of the main cricket ground in 2004
Greece – Karaiskakis Stadium – Athens 2004 Olympic Games
China / Hong Kong – Hong Kong National Stadium – Hong Kong Sevens
Spain – Montjuïc Olympic Stadium – Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games
Currently being prepared for certification or official approval
Nigeria – Teslim Balogun Stadium; Warri Stadium
Mauritania – Nouakchott Olympic Stadium
Benin – Charles de Gaulle Stadium, Porto-Novo; General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium
Depending on the project, these facilities have either obtained official approval or certification, or have been designed and constructed to comply with the technical standards applicable to international competitions
1. Who builds FIFA-compliant football pitches in Africa?
Gregori International designs, builds, renovates and maintains football pitches across Africa for professional and international competitions.
The company works with all major surface types, including natural grass, hybrid Stitching systems, FiberSoil reinforced natural turf and synthetic turf.
Gregori International can deliver complete playing areas designed for compliance with FIFA and CAF requirements, including earthworks, drainage, irrigation, growing media, sports surfacing, equipment and maintenance.
2. Can Gregori International build FIFA-compliant and FIFA Quality Pro certified football pitches?
Yes. Gregori International can build football pitches designed to comply with FIFA requirements on natural, hybrid and synthetic surfaces.
For synthetic turf, Gregori International can install systems designed to meet FIFA Quality or FIFA Quality Pro requirements. The completed pitch can then undergo the required testing procedures to obtain official FIFA certification.
For natural and hybrid surfaces, Gregori International delivers high-performance solutions using natural grass, hybrid Stitching or FiberSoil reinforced turf, designed to meet the applicable FIFA performance and competition requirements.
3. Which CAF-compliant stadium pitches built by Gregori International have hosted CAF competitions?
Gregori International has delivered, renovated or maintained several stadium and training pitches used for major CAF competitions across Africa.
These include the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, the Paul Biya Stadium in Olembe and Bata Stadium in Equatorial Guinea, among other competition and training facilities.
Depending on the project requirements, Gregori International delivers natural grass, hybrid Stitching, FiberSoil reinforced natural turf and synthetic surfaces designed for compliance with CAF and FIFA standards.
Where an official certification process applies, certification is granted to the completed facility after the required inspections and testing.
4. What is required for a football pitch to be FIFA- or CAF-compliant and certified?
A football pitch intended for professional or international competition must comply with strict technical and performance requirements covering surface quality, evenness, stability, drainage, irrigation, ball behaviour, player safety and maintenance.
These compliance requirements vary depending on the surface type: natural grass, hybrid Stitching, FiberSoil reinforced turf or synthetic turf.
Gregori International designs the complete playing area to meet the required performance level and applicable standards.
Where certification is required, the completed facility must successfully pass the relevant testing and inspection procedures before official certification can be issued.
5. Does Gregori International build World Athletics-compliant and certified tracks?
Yes. Gregori International designs and builds athletics tracks intended to comply with World Athletics technical requirements, including synthetic track systems commonly referred to as tartan tracks.
Its scope can include earthworks, sub-base preparation, drainage, asphalt layers, synthetic surfacing systems, line marking and associated sports equipment.
Where required, the completed athletics facility can undergo the official inspection and testing process necessary to obtain World Athletics certification.
Gregori International can therefore deliver complete sports facilities combining natural, hybrid or synthetic playing fields with World Athletics-compliant track systems designed for international competition.