Khartoum Stadium
Stadium in Khartoum, Sudan
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The Khartoum International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Khartoum, Sudan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 23,000[1] people. It is also the home stadium of the Sudanese national football team and of the club Al Ahli SC Khartoum. In 2010, it was renovated for the 2011 African cup of nations championships.[2]
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Full name | Khartoum International Stadium |
|---|---|
Former names | Municipal Stadium |
| Location | Khartoum, Sudan |
| Capacity | 23,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 1948 |
| Built | 1956 |
| Opened | 28 September 1956 |
| Renovated | 2007, 2010 |
| Tenants | |
| Al Ahli SC Al Khartoum SC Sudan national football team | |
History
The stadium was inaugurated on 28 September 1956 under the name of Municipal Stadium to host the first African football competition of nations, the 1957 African Cup of Nations. It also hosted the 1970 African Cup of Nations and the 2011 African Nations Championship. The stadium is used for both men's and women's football.[3][4]
Tournament results
1957 Africa Cup of Nations
The stadium was the only venue for the 1957 Africa Cup of Nations.
The following matches were played at the stadium during the 1957 Africa Cup of Nations:
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 1957 |  Sudan | 1–2 |  Egypt | Semifinals | 30,000 |
| 10 February 1957 |  Ethiopia | 2–01 |  South Africa | Semifinals | N/A |
| 16 February 1957 | Egypt | 4–0 | Ethiopia | Final | 30,000 |
1 South Africa were disqualified due to the country's apartheid policies: CAF awarded Ethiopia a 2–0 victory.
1970 Africa Cup of Nations
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 February 1970 |  Cameroon | 3–2 |  Ivory Coast | Group A | 14,464 |
| Sudan | 3–0 | Ethiopia | |||
| 8 February 1970 | Cameroon | 3–2 | Ethiopia | 9,864 | |
| Ivory Coast | 1–0 | Sudan | |||
| 10 February 1970 | Ivory Coast | 6–1 | Ethiopia | 9,770 | |
| Sudan | 2–1 | Cameroon | |||
| 14 February 1970 | Ivory Coast | 1–2 (a.e.t.) |  Ghana | Semifinals | 12,350 |
 United Arab Republic | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Sudan | |||
| 16 February 1970 | United Arab Republic | 3–1 | Ivory Coast | Third place match | 12,187 |
| 16 February 1970 | Sudan | 1–0 | Ghana | Final | 12,187 |
2011 African Nations Championship
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 February 2011 |  Sudan | 1–0 |  Gabon | Group A | N/A |
| 5 February 2011 |  Uganda | 0–2 |  Algeria | ||
| 8 February 2011 | Gabon | 2–2 | Algeria | ||
| Sudan | 1–0 | Uganda | |||
| 12 February 2011 | Sudan | 0–0 | Algeria | ||
| 14 February 2011 |  Cameroon | 2–0 | Ivory Coast | Group B | |
| 18 February 2011 |  South Africa | 0–2 | Algeria | Quarterfinals | |
| 19 February 2011 |  Tunisia | 1–0 |  DR Congo | ||
| 22 February 2011 | Algeria | 1–1 (3–5 pen.) | Tunisia | Semifinals |
Other Sudanese stadiums
The Khartoum Stadium is the third largest stadium in Sudan.
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Home team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Merrikh Stadium | Omdurman | 43,000 | Al-Merrikh SC |
| Al-Hilal Stadium | Omdurman | 25,000 | Al-Hilal |
| Khartoum Stadium | Khartoum | 23,000 | Khartoum NC |
| Port Sudan Stadium | Port Sudan | 20,000 | Hay Al-Arab SC, Hilal Alsahil SC |
| Wad Madani Stadium | Wad Madani | 15,000 | Al-Ittihad SC |
| Atbara Stadium | Atbara | 15,000 | Alamal SC Atbara |
| Stade Al-Merghani Kassala | Kassala | 11,000 | |