• Basra's Minaa Olympic Stadium, built to accommodate 30,000 spectators. All photos by AFP
    Basra's Minaa Olympic Stadium, built to accommodate 30,000 spectators. All photos by AFP
  • Finishing touches are made to the stadium ahead of a friendly match between Iraqi's Al-Minaa and Kuwait SC.
    Finishing touches are made to the stadium ahead of a friendly match between Iraqi's Al-Minaa and Kuwait SC.
  • A worker mows the turf.
    A worker mows the turf.
  • Spectators can enjoy privileged views from the stands.
    Spectators can enjoy privileged views from the stands.
  • Al Minaa and Kuwait SC played on December 26.
    Al Minaa and Kuwait SC played on December 26.
  • Players go head to head.
    Players go head to head.
  • The Minaa Olympic Stadium at night.
    The Minaa Olympic Stadium at night.

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Basra's new Minaa Olympic Stadium and Kuwait SC friendly match - in pictures

Friendly game between Iraq's Al Minaa club and Kuwait SC inaugurates new stadium

The National

December 27, 2022

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Updated: December 27, 2022, 11:07 AM
Iraq

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