In 1998, Bologhine stadium was renamed Omar Hamadi, a former leader of USM Alger and revolutionary (he was sentenced to death during his country's war of independence) and who was killed along with his two son at Bouzareah (Algiers) by a terrorist group in 1995.

In 2015, the stadium hosted the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between USM Alger and TP Mazembe, which ended for the latter with a score of 2–1.

[7] On March 9, 2021, USM Alger Administration renewed its contract with Bologhine Municipality regarding renting Omar Hammadi Stadium for a period of one year for 80 million centimes per month.

[8] In April 2023, the technical expert report related to the stadium concluded that it was necessary to demolish three stands namely the northern, southern and western, because they had become a real danger to the supporters.

The delegation then inspected the stadium and recorded the necessary notes in order to implement the roadmap as quickly as possible, taking into account what would be best for the Club and its supporters.