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Abuja National Stadium
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The stadium is an all-seater national sports stadium located in Abuja, the rapidly developing Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The stadium serves as a home to the Nigerian National Football Team, the Super Eagles, as well as a center for various social, cultural, and religious events.
The Federal Government of Nigeria approved the contract for the construction of the National Stadium complex and Games Village on July 18th 2000. The stadium was constructed to host the 8th All Africa Games which took place in October 2003. The 60,000 seater ultra modern multipurpose sports complex has been tagged by many as one of the greatest architectural landmarks in the city of Abuja.
The Federal Government of Nigeria approved the contract for the construction of the National Stadium complex and Games Village on July 18th 2000. The stadium was constructed to host the 8th All Africa Games which took place in October 2003. The 60,000 seater ultra modern multipurpose sports complex has been tagged by many as one of the greatest architectural landmarks in the city of Abuja.
Facilities
* 60,000 capacity covered main bowl* Presidential suite and viewing Area
* 56 corporate suites
* Modern turnstiles
* Box office
* Post offices
* Banks
* Media facilities
* Two scoreboards and floodlights
* Shops and kiosks for snacks
* A standby power supply system
* Helipad
* 3000 capacity indoor sports hall
* 2000 capacity gymnasium
* 2000 capacity swimming pool
* 4000 vehicle capacity public parking lot
* One artificial lake
* 3000 capacity hockey stadium
* 400 capacity VIP car park
* Baseball and softball complex
Abuja Stadium meets the requirements of the International safety standards; it is equipped with emergency service units, closed circuit security cameras as well as crowd control steel fencing. There are also stand-by fire fighting equipment and metal detectors which have been put in place to avoid any misfortunes.
Full Name: Abuja National Stadium
Location: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Broke Ground: Year 2000
Completed: Year 2003
Capacity: (60, 000) Football
Cost: $360 Million
Home Team: The Nigerian National Team
Event Hosted:
All African Games
Nigeria vs Brazil (friendly)
South Africa 2010 Qualifying Matches
Manchester United vs Portmouth FC
Location: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Broke Ground: Year 2000
Completed: Year 2003
Capacity: (60, 000) Football
Cost: $360 Million
Home Team: The Nigerian National Team
Event Hosted:
All African Games
Nigeria vs Brazil (friendly)
South Africa 2010 Qualifying Matches
Manchester United vs Portmouth FC
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