Key facts
| Address | Constitution Avenue, 900211, Abuja |
| Capacity | 60,491 seats |
| Build Date | 2003 |
Description
Abuja Stadium is a stadium located in Nigeria. It is built in the capital city of the republic called Abuja. The ground is used for different events. The project to build this stadium was approved by the country’s government in 2000. It was constructed and opened in 2003 for the eighth The African Games.
The stadium is capable of hosting more than 60,000 people. All of the seats are covered. There are two levels, including the lower one, featuring around 32,000 seats, and the upper one with about 28,000 seats.
The history of the stadium began when Abuja was chosen for the eighth the African Games. That is why the government decided to invest money in the constructing of a new, large stadium that could match the high standards. The construction company was chosen based on the bidding system. The construction process went smoothly, and all of the works were completed even before the deadline. The event attracted several thousands of athletes from over 50 countries.
Abuja Stadium has also been a venue for a range of major football matches, for instance, qualifying games for World Cup for participants from different countries. The very first game was played on the ground in 2003. It was a football match between two local football teams.
FAQ
Abuja National Stadium was officially opened on April 8, 2003. It was built in preparation for the 8th All Africa Games, which Nigeria hosted that year.
The stadium is called the National Stadium because it was built to serve as Nigeria’s primary national sports arena. It was designed to host major international sporting events and to be a symbol of Nigeria’s commitment to sports development.
The stadium has a capacity of 60,491 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Nigeria and West Africa.
Abuja National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium. It can host various sporting events, including:
football matches;
athletics competitions;
rugby games;
other large-scale sporting events.
The stadium also has facilities for non-sporting events such as concerts and cultural gatherings.
Some notable features of Abuja National Stadium include:
a covered main bowl;
a natural grass playing surface;
modern floodlights for night events;
training pitches adjacent to the main stadium;
a six-lane warm-up track.
Yes, the stadium has hosted several significant events, including:
the 8th All Africa Games in 2003;
various African Cup of Nations qualifying matches;
FIFA World Cup qualifying matches for the Nigerian national team.
Abuja National Stadium is located in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, specifically in the Package B of the Abuja Central Area.
