Al-Hilal Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Al-Hilal Stadium
Nickname:The Blue Jewel
Location:Omdurman, Sudan
Broke Ground:1964
Opened:26 January 1968
Renovated:1992, 18 January 2018
Tenants:Al-Hilal
Seating Capacity:35,000

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]

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]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: Team profile, Al Hilal Omdurman . en-EN . beIN Sports .
  2. Web site: 19 February 2024 . Map: Sudan army breaks Omdurman siege . 20 February 2024 . Sudan War Monitor.