The bombing took place during a match in the small stadium in the city of Iskanderiyah.
Broken cups lie on the ground as people inspect the aftermath of a suicide bombing. (Photo: AP)
Baghdadh: A suicide bomber blew himself up in a soccer stadium south of the Iraqi capital on Friday, killing 41 people and wounding 105, security officials said, as the military announced new gains on the ground against the Islamic State group.
The bombing took place during a match in the small stadium in the city of Iskanderiyah, 30 miles from Baghdad, the officials said. Medical officials confirmed the death toll. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the press.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack via a statement posted online, SITE intelligence group, a monitoring organisation, reported.
( Source : PTI )
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