Al-Merrikh Stadium, Khartoum

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Al-Merrikh Stadium, also known as the Red Castle, is a multi-use stadium in Omdurman, Sudan, used mostly for football matches and also sometimes for athletics. Established in 1962. The stadium is used mostly for football games and is considered the home stadium of both Al-Merrikh SC and the Sudan national team. Currently, the stadium has a capacity of 43,000. In the 2016 CAF Champions League season, Al-Merrikh drew an average home attendance of 17,250. They usually draw much lower crowds for their domestic league games. ()

Local name: ملعب المريخ Capacity: 43 thous.Coordinates: 15°38'29"N, 32°28'18"E

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Nearby attractions include: The Mahdi's tomb, Almorada, Omdurman, Al Amarat.

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