Kandahar Stadium

Kandahar Stadium (Pashto: د کندهار لوبغالی‎) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The stadium is mainly used to play football.

For the cricket stadium, see Kandahar International Cricket Stadium.
Kandahar Stadium
Kandahar Football Stadium
Full nameKandahar Football Stadium
LocationKandahar, Afghanistan
OwnerAfghanistan National Olympic Committee
Capacity5,000
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Built2011
Opened2011
Tenants
Afghanistan national football team
De Maiwand Atalan F.C.

It is sometimes called by other names such as the Kandahar Football Stadium. The stadium was built in 2011 after the entire ground was removed and replaced with new soil and artificial turf placed on top. The stadium now holds bigger sporting events.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

References
  1. "Football tournament starts in Kandahar | Pajhwok Afghan News". pajhwok.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  2. "A British paratrooper from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment... News Photo | Getty Images | British Troops Force Taliban From Kandahar Strongholds". gettyimages.in. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  3. "Photo "3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment Kandahar football stadium" in the album "Op Herrick" by Mr._Average | Army Rumour Service". arrse.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  4. "India approves $1 million for the construction of Kandahar cricket stadium - Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan News Agency". khaama.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  5. "Kandahar Football Federation Chief Accused of Embezzlement". Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  6. "Football Stadium To Be Constructed In Afghanistan, Official - KabulTribune The Only Point To Get Afghanistan Latest News". kabultribune.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.


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