AFF Stadium | |
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| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
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| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Opened | 18 September 2012 |
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| Afghan Premier League (sometimes) | |
The Afghanistan Football Federation stadium is a football stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan and competition venue for some clubs of Afghan Premier League. The AFF stadium can accommodate 5,000 spectators. The surface is made of artificial turf.
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