Built-in 1960 and renovated in 2005, the Cairo International Stadium or Stad El Qahira El Dawly can seat nearly 80,000 and is the main venue for major sports events in this region of the Middle East. The stadium is particularly well known for its hosting of major soccer matches like the 2006 African Cup of Nations and the 1991 All-Africa Games, making it a well-known symbol of Egyptian soccer. It is considered to be the most visited stadium in the country. This massive stadium was designed by German architect Werner March and was inaugurated by President Gamal Abd El Nasser. The Cairo International Stadium is home to the Al-Ahly soccer club and the El Zamalek soccer team.