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Al-Hilal Stadium

Al-Hilal Stadium

Multi-use stadium in Omdurman, Sudan

The Al-Hilal Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الهلال), nicknamed The Blue Jewel (Arabic: الجوهرة الزرقاء) is a multi-use stadium located in Omdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan. It is mostly used for football matches and is also used for athletics. It is the home of Al-Hilal Club and has a capacity of 35,000.[1]

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History

At the opening celebration on Friday, 26 January 1968, Al-Hilal played against the visiting Ghana national football team. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.

Amid the War in Sudan in February 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces took control of the stadium.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Team profile, Al Hilal Omdurman". beIN Sports.
  2. [2]
    "Map: Sudan army breaks Omdurman siege". Sudan War Monitor. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.

15°38′50″N 32°28′30″E


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