Stadium
FK Sarajevo 1946 play at the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium formerly known as Koševo stadium.
The stadium was opened in the year 1947. In 1984, it was reconstructed for the 1984 Winter Olympics, and is therefore often called Olympic Stadium. Officially, however, it is still called "Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium".
Throughout its football history, the stadium was usually a home ground for FK Sarajevo's and FK Zeljeznicar's international matches. Sarajevo audience witnessed many great matches against Europe's finest clubs such as Manchester United, Dynamo Kyiv, FC Basel, Hamburger SV etc.
The stadium's largest attendance was recorded in 1981/82 league match between FK Sarajevo and FK Željezničar. Allegedly, about 60,000 people attended the game.
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