Mogadishu Stadium

Mogadishu Stadium
Aerial view of the stadium
Map
Full nameGaroonka Muqdisho
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Coordinates2°4′3.16″N 45°20′7.65″E / 2.0675444°N 45.3354583°E / 2.0675444; 45.3354583
OwnerFederal Government of Somalia
OperatorSomali Football Federation
Capacity60,000[1]
SurfaceArtificial turf
ScoreboardYes
Construction
Opened1977
Renovated27 March 2020
Tenants
Somali League
Somalia national football team (1977–present)

Mogadishu Stadium (Somali: Garoonka Muqdisho) is a stadium in Mogadishu, Somalia. During the Somali Civil War, the stadium was heavily damaged by foreign troops who used the structure as a base. The stadium has been completely rebuilt and artificial turf was laid on 27 March 2020.

  1. ^ "Stadium Mogadishu up and Running: Ocean Stars to Play at Home After 16 Years". 30 July 2020.