Football Stadiums in Nigeria

Top 5 biggest football stadiums in Nigeria by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Playing surface	Notable events
Moshood Abiola National Stadium	60,491	Abuja	Nigeria national football team	2003	Grass	2003 All-Africa Games, 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium	38,000	Port Harcourt	Rivers United FC	2015	Grass	2016 African Nations Championship
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium	30,000	Uyo	Akwa United FC	2014	Grass	Nigeria national team matches
Teslim Balogun Stadium	24,325	Lagos	MFM FC	2007	Grass	2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
Stephen Keshi Stadium	22,000	Asaba	Delta Force FC	2018	Grass	2018 African Senior Athletics Championships

The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, formerly known as National Stadium, was renamed in 2019 in honor of Moshood Abiola, a prominent Nigerian businessman and politician.
Many Nigerian stadiums are multi-purpose facilities, hosting both football matches and athletics events.
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, also known as “The Nest of Champions,” is considered one of the most modern stadiums in West Africa.
Nigeria has hosted several major football tournaments, including the 1980 African Cup of Nations and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Despite having large stadiums, many Nigerian clubs struggle with attendance due to various factors, including economic conditions and the popularity of European football leagues.