Al Karkh Stadium, Football stadium in Karkh district, Baghdad, Iraq.
Al-Karkh Stadium is a sports facility in Baghdad's Karkh district with a grass playing surface and concrete stands. The venue can accommodate around 5,150 spectators for football matches and other sporting events.
The facility opened as Al-Mansour Local Administration Stadium and was renamed Al-Rasheed Stadium in 1984. It received its current name in 2020.
The facility serves as the home ground for Al-Karkh SC, where local supporters gather regularly to watch their team play. The team's matches are important events in the neighborhood's social calendar.
The facility offers convenient access to public transportation and parking spaces for visitors. Plan ahead on match days when larger crowds may affect traffic and access.
The stadium's name honors Ahmed Radhi, an important Iraqi football player who played for the national team. This naming choice celebrates a local sporting legend.
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