Stade Habib Bouakeul, Football stadium in Oran, Algeria
Stade Habib Bouakeul is a football stadium in Oran with modern facilities that can accommodate approximately 20,000 spectators and features artificial turf. The venue includes locker rooms, showers, and reception areas for various sporting events.
The stadium was originally built in 1927 as Stade Alenda and received its current name following Algeria's independence to honor a former player. This renaming marked the site's importance to local identity after the country's political transformation.
The stadium serves as home to local football clubs and draws fans who gather to support their teams during matches. The energy during games reflects the city's passion for the sport.
The stadium is located near Route de Misserghin in the Haï El-Louz district and is easy to access. The venue offers ample space for spectators and has well-organized entrances and service areas.
The stadium reached an attendance record of about 25,000 spectators during a match between MC Oran and WA Tlemcen in April 2008. This event shows the strong appeal that such local derbies hold for fans in the region.
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