Tehmas Khan Football Stadium
Football stadium in Peshawar, Pakistan
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Tehmas Khan Football Stadium (sometimes called Tamas Khan Football Ground) is a historic football ground located at Faqeerabad, Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1] The stadium has a capacity of around 6,000 people.[2]
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| Address | Shahi Bagh, Faqirabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
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| Location | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Coordinates | 34°01′09.6″N 71°34′35.7″E |
| Owner | District Government Peshawar |
Seating type | 6000 |
| Capacity | 6000 |
| Type | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Cost | Rs. 15 million |
Overview
The stadium is named after Tehmas Khan, a notable Peshawar football personality who died in the late 1960s, and founder of Afghan Football Club, established in 1919.[3]
The stadium is located near the historic Shahi Bagh, adjacent to Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium and Peshawar Gymkhana Ground.[4][5][6] It is popular among footballers and football tournaments are regularly staged here.[7][8][9][10] The stadium seats 6,000 spectators.[11]
Hosting history
The 28th edition of the National Football Challenge Cup was held here from 19 July to 4 August 2019.[12]
