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Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bauchi, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Wikki Tourists. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people.
The stadium is one of the stadiums that hosted Nigeria '99 FIFA World Youth Championship that produced the likes of Ronadinho, Fernando Torres etc, The stadium has been tested and turned out to be a remarkable venue.
It is currently undergoing some maintenance works and it will be ready for the tournament in 2009.
The stadium is one of the stadiums that hosted Nigeria '99 FIFA World Youth Championship that produced the likes of Ronadinho, Fernando Torres etc, The stadium has been tested and turned out to be a remarkable venue.
It is currently undergoing some maintenance works and it will be ready for the tournament in 2009.
Stadium facts and figures
Full Name: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium
Location: Bauchi
Completed: Year 1990's
Capacity: (25, 000) Football
Cost: Not Known
Home Team: Wikki Tourists FC
Event Hosted:
Nigeria '99 FIFA World Youth Championship
Nigeria Premier League
Stadium facilities
* 25,000 capacity
* Presidential suite and viewing Area
* 56 corporate suites
* Modern turnstiles
* Box office
* Post offices
* Banks
* Media facilities
* Scoreboards and floodlights
* Shops and kiosks for snacks
* A standby power supply system
* Car parking
* Baseball and softball complex
The stadium is currently undergoing some maintenance works and it is at the final stage of completion as it is expected to be ready for the tournament with other stadiums.
Upon completion, the stadium would meet the requirements of the International safety standards; It will be equipped with emergency service units, closed circuit security cameras as well as crowd control steel fencing.
There will also be stand-by fire fighting equipment and metal detectors that would be put in place to avoid any misfortunes.
Located in northeastern Nigeria, Bauchi is a small city with beautiful landscape as well as the capital of Bauchi State. Bauchi lies on the railroad from Maiduguri to Kafanchan (where it joins the line to Port Harcourt) and has road connections to Jos, Kano, and Maiduguri and others.
The emirate was founded (1800-10) by Yakubu, one of Sheikh Usman dan Fodio’s commanders. Yakubu conquered a sparsely wooded savanna region (the Bauchi High Plains) mainly inhabited by non-Muslim peoples. After successful campaigns he Bauchi township in 1809. Yakubu built the town’s walls, the circumference of which measures 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
Bauchi is a nice city with beautiful landscape, and the city has already successfully played a host to various international events including the FIFA World Youth Championship hosted in Nigerian in 1999. The impressive tomb of Nigeria’s first prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; the old city mud walls and many other attractions are the reasons that make Bauchi one of the most visited cities in the country.
The emirate was founded (1800-10) by Yakubu, one of Sheikh Usman dan Fodio’s commanders. Yakubu conquered a sparsely wooded savanna region (the Bauchi High Plains) mainly inhabited by non-Muslim peoples. After successful campaigns he Bauchi township in 1809. Yakubu built the town’s walls, the circumference of which measures 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
Bauchi is a nice city with beautiful landscape, and the city has already successfully played a host to various international events including the FIFA World Youth Championship hosted in Nigerian in 1999. The impressive tomb of Nigeria’s first prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; the old city mud walls and many other attractions are the reasons that make Bauchi one of the most visited cities in the country.
Museum
A private museum built by a powerful nineteenth century indigenous entrepreneur. The magnificent edifice contains all his dealings when he had contact with the British Empire under Queen Victoria of England.
A private museum built by a powerful nineteenth century indigenous entrepreneur. The magnificent edifice contains all his dealings when he had contact with the British Empire under Queen Victoria of England.
Protea Hotel Bauchi VIP Suites
Elegantly standing in the picturesque city of Bauchi, the hotel offers visitors unique treatments and services that make it stands out amongst the rest.
Elegantly standing in the picturesque city of Bauchi, the hotel offers visitors unique treatments and services that make it stands out amongst the rest.
Zaranda Hotel
Zaranda Hotel has many spacious rooms offering comfort to all guests. Their rooms are all equipped with air conditioning for those hot summer days, satellite television, laundry service etc.
Zaranda Hotel has many spacious rooms offering comfort to all guests. Their rooms are all equipped with air conditioning for those hot summer days, satellite television, laundry service etc.
Awalah Hotel Ltd
A multi-million naira hotel located in Bauchi state. They offer hospitality services. The maintenance of their computers and supply of stationeries and consumables are all under our service.
A multi-million naira hotel located in Bauchi state. They offer hospitality services. The maintenance of their computers and supply of stationeries and consumables are all under our service.
Horizontal Hotel
Horizontal Hotel offers peace of mind, spacious garden and beautiful surrounding views. The hotel guests can enjoy profound security and as well, the hotel's many amenities and facilities.
Horizontal Hotel offers peace of mind, spacious garden and beautiful surrounding views. The hotel guests can enjoy profound security and as well, the hotel's many amenities and facilities.
Wikki Warm Spring
This is one of the hottest tourist destinations in Nigeria because the warm spring is naturally preserved in its original and natural form up till today.
This is one of the hottest tourist destinations in Nigeria because the warm spring is naturally preserved in its original and natural form up till today.
Emir's Palace
The palace of the Emier of Bauchi is another good place to see the ancient architectural designs dated back to 19the ecntury.
The palace of the Emier of Bauchi is another good place to see the ancient architectural designs dated back to 19the ecntury.
Yankari National Park
Another hot destination very popular amongst the expatriates living in Nigeria. The park has hundreds of animals, birds etc; and it offers other avenues to explore the nature.
Another hot destination very popular amongst the expatriates living in Nigeria. The park has hundreds of animals, birds etc; and it offers other avenues to explore the nature.
Jos Wildlife Park
City of Jos is not far from Bauchi and the park is also an ideal place for nature lovers.
City of Jos is not far from Bauchi and the park is also an ideal place for nature lovers.