Home Stadium
Ghazi Stadium is home stadium of Afghanistan which is a multi-purpose stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was built during the reign of Amānullāh Khān in 1923, who was regarded as Ghazi (Hero) for winning the war with British and gaining independence of his nation. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. First international match was played between Iran and Afghanistan in 1941 which was drawn 0–0. 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification second leg match was played against Turkmenistan to which Afghanistan lost 2–0 at home ground, earlier they lost to the same opponent 11–0. Ghazi Stadium was used more for executions and public works than sport during taliban regime. Post Taliban regime stadium is being maintained and controlled by Afghanistan Football Federation. Kabul Premier League and other local football tournaments take place in the stadium.
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