New stadium are built, while older ones dilapidated
and what use to be a magnificent stadium, may no longer make it as one of the
top ten stadiums in Nigeria. As the book title: “The beautiful ones are yet to
be born.” This is the reason FIFA technical committee would always have to
re-assess stadiums to certify their present condition fit to host any FIFA
tournament.
We should have felt happier, but we feel a little
bit guilty as more and more visitors troop to our blog to read: “FIFA Standard
Rating: 10 Most Beautiful Stadiums in Nigeria” – that article was published
since 2011.
Though, it has been our longest traffic generating
post till date. But some of the stadiums rated then, may no longer qualify as
today’s most beautiful stadiums in Nigeria. I guess we would have to up date
this article at least once in every two years. Some brand new ultra modern
stadiums have been built, while others upgraded to top notch in several states
of the federation.
We present to you in descending order, the updated
version of Top 10 FIFA Standard Stadiums in Nigeria
10. Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano: Opened 1982 and has hosted FIFA U17 World tournament 2009; now
home of Kano Pillars FC.
Capacity: 18, 000 people (All seater) with VIP viewing area
Field: Well maintained grass turf with digital scoreboard
Medical Facility: it has two ambulances and a close by medical center
Crowd Control: It has four major exit and steel fencing
Security: Police on guard during match
Media Facility: It has OBS media center.
9.
$2.5 billion Upgrade Lokoja Confluence Stadium Kogi:
Upgraded in 2008 to meet FIFA Standard to host major tournament, considering it
proximity to Abuja National stadium.
Capacity: 22, 000 people all seater with VIP, semi cover stand and
popular side
Field: Well maintained grass turf with digital scoreboard and
flood lights
Medical
Facility: Full equipped stadium hospital,
full operations 24/7; Ambulance and special heart resuscitation center.
Crowd
Control: It has six exits and perimeter
fencing
Security: Police on guard during match.
Media
Facility: It has world class media center,
free Wi-Fi and live transmission facilities.
8. $1.3 Billion Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos: Opened
2007 and named after the famous professional footballer from Lagos “Thunder
Balogun.” The stadium has hosted FIFA U17 World tournament 2009 and FA cup
finals 2011. Now home of First Bank FC.
Capacity: 24, 325 with FIFA grade seats (All Seater).
Field: Artificial turf with digital scoreboard
Medical Facility: Has a medical clinic and two ambulances on standby
Crowd Control: It has four exits that lead to the major road
Security: It has CCTV cameras and private security working with
Police.
Media Facility: Very good OBS equipment and media center
7. UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar: Opened 1977 as a 25, 000 capacity stadium, but was in
1999 reduced to 18, 000 capacity to meet FIFA standard. It has hosted FIFA
graded games more than any stadium in Nigeria; now home of Calabar Rovers FC.
Field: Well maintained grass turf with ultra modern video matrix
scoreboard and floodlights.
Medical Facility:
Crowd Control: Has four exits and steel perimeter fencing.
Security:
Media Facility: It has ultra modern OBS media center.
6. Enyimba International Stadium
Aba: Opened 1992, formerly called
Aba township stadium, but was renamed in 2002 as an honor to the club when they
won CAF champions League in 2002. The stadium has hosted CAF Champion league
finals.
Capacity: 25, 000 people with VIP viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf, an electronic scoreboard and
floodlights
Medical Facility: The stadium has a standby medical personnel trained for
emergencies and two ambulances.
Crowd Control: It has six exits and 1, 500 capacity car park.
Security: Police are always on guard with me
5. Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan: Opened 1960 and formerly called Liberty stadium, but
renamed in 2010 by President Good luck Jonathan. The stadium host FIFA world
Youth Championship 1999. Sometimes, Shooting Stars FC (3SC) play their game in
the stadium, but are more at home in Adamasingba stadium.
Capacity: 35, 000 people with VIP viewing area
Field: Well maintained grass turf and a digital scoreboard
Medical Facility: It has medical clinic and two Ambulance on standby
Crowd Control: The stadium has six exits and 7000 capacity Public park
Security: Police are on guard always
Media Facility: FIFA grade Media center and equipment.
4. Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu: Opened 1959 and previously owned by Nigeria Railway
Corporation, but upgraded in 1986. The stadium has host FIFA U20 world
championship 1999. Now, It is home of Rangers International FC
Capacity: 22, 000 people with a VIP viewing area
Field: Artificial Turf with video matrix scoreboard and
floodlights.
Medical Facility:
Crowd Control: It has eight exits and spectators could all disperse
under 30 minutes
Security: It has private security outfit on guard all the time and
CCTV
Media Facility: Well equipped OBS media center
3. Adoke Amasiamaka Stadium, Port
Harcourt: upgraded 2014. It has hosted FIFA
U17 world tournament 2009 and CAF champions League 2010; when it was still
liberation stadium.
.
Capacity: 35, 000 all seater and a VIP viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf, electronic scoreboard and
floodlights
Medical Facility: It has two Ambulances and a medical clinic
Crowd Control: The stadium has six exits leading straight to the major
roads.
Security: It has a steel perimeter fencing and CCTV.
Media Facility: Good media center.
2. $360 million Abuja National Stadium: Opened
in 2000 to host the “All African Games.” Now, it is the home of Nigeria
National teams.
Capacity: 60,491 all seater with Presidential suite and viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf with two electronic scoreboard
and floodlights
Medical Facility: The stadium has a medical center full equipped and two stand
by ambulance
Crowd Control: It has crowd control steel fencing, six exit and equipped
with emergency services. It has 4000 capacity public park and 400 VIP car park
Security: Police on guard all day, has a close circuit security
cameras (CCTV).
Media Facility: Well equipped with OBS media center and Language translator
commentary box.
1.
$210
million Akwa Ibom Stadium Uyo: Opened
in 2014 to host the “All African Games.” Now, it is the home of Nigeria
National teams.
Capacity: 30, 000 all seater with Presidential suite and viewing
area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf with two electronic scoreboard
and floodlights
Medical Facility: The stadium has a medical center full equipped and two stand
by ambulance
Crowd Control: It has crowd control steel fencing, six exit and equipped with
emergency services. It has 5000 capacity public park and 700 VIP car park
Security: Police on guard all day, has a close circuit security
cameras (CCTV).
Media Facility: Well equipped with OBS media center and Language translator
commentary box.
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