[3] During the COVID-19 pandemic, CCECC implemented comprehensive safety protocols, including disinfection, mask distribution, and other preventive measures, to protect the health of construction workers and ensure the uninterrupted progress of the project.

The inauguration ceremony was led by the Paulin Danho, and was attended by the Chinese ambassador, representatives from the construction companies, members of the Laurent Pokou family, the organizing committee of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and other senior officials.

[5] On 9 September 2023, the Stadium witnessed its inaugural official match as the Ivory Coast secured a 1–0 victory over Lesotho in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

It was Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré who had the honor of scoring the first-ever goal at this state-of-the-art facility on that memorable Saturday.

Idriss Yacine Diallo, the COCAN Vice-president and FIF President, expressed his thoughts, saying, "The Ivorian authorities have devoted significant efforts to guarantee optimal conditions for the teams participating in the final phase of the competition in Ivory Coast.