Stadiums and Facilities

Rangers CEO lauds security chief for CAF Safe Stadium training

Rangers CEO lauds security chief for CAF Safe Stadium training

Rangers International F.C.โ€™s General Manager and CEO, Amobi Ezeaku Esq., has commended the clubโ€™s Chief Security Officer, S.P. James Ubochi Rtd., for completing the CAF organized Safe Stadium Initiative Training Workshop in Abuja. At a formal reception on January 14, 2025, Ezeaku lauded Ubochi for his exemplary representation of the club during the intensive three […]

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National Stadium Upgrade Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

National Stadium Upgrade Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the comprehensive upgrade of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, including a 200 room hostel in the stadiumโ€™s Package B. This initiative was announced by Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, during a meeting with the Federal Capital Territory FCT SWAN in Abuja. The upgrade

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Dr. Emeruwa Calls for Changes to Improve Stadium Safety in Nigeria

Dr. Emeruwa Calls for Changes to Improve Stadium Safety in Nigeria

The inaugural CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop concluded in Abuja with a strong call to action from Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of CAF Safety and Security. The workshop, which included representatives from all 20 Nigeria Premier Football League clubs, aimed to address safety and security challenges in Nigerian football stadiums. Dr. Emeruwa emphasized the

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Niger State Plans Stadia for All LGAs as Lapai United Shines

Niger State Plans Stadia for All LGAs as Lapai United Shines

In a significant move to bolster grassroots sports and address youth restiveness, Niger State has announced plans to construct stadia in all 25 Local Government Areas LGAs. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made this revelation at the 45th Governor’s Cup final, held at the IBBU Lapai Kobo Campus football field, where Lapai United clinched victory against

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Four NNL Matches Delayed in Lagos Due to Lack of Stadium Availability

Four NNL Matches Delayed in Lagos Due to Lack of Stadium Availability

Four Nigeria National League NNL matches scheduled in Lagos have been postponed due to the unavailability of the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, which is reserved for state functions. The affected matches, all part of Matchday 3, include: Inter Lagos vs. Crown FC Madiba vs. ABS FC 1472 FC vs. Smart City FC First Bank FC vs.

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Abandoned Agege Stadium Saga Deepens as Controversies Unfold

Abandoned Agege Stadium Saga Deepens as Controversies Unfold

The renovation of the Agege Stadium in Lagos has become embroiled in controversy as accusations swirl regarding the mismanagement of the project. According to reports, the project, which has been stalled for over three years, has seen workers allegedly led by a former driver of a renowned sports turf company rather than the supposed pitch

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Scout Cem Sagar Points to Infrastructure as Nigeria's Key Football Challenge

Scout Cem Sagar Points to Infrastructure as Nigeria’s Key Football Challenge

Renowned football scout Cem Sagar has identified the lack of sufficient stadiums and training facilities as the biggest obstacle to football development in Nigeria. Speaking during the conclusion of the 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Sagar emphasised the need for significant investment in infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s vast footballing potential. Sagar

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Brigadier General Bello Praises CDS for Upgrading Abuja Stadium Facilities

Brigadier General Bello Praises CDS for Upgrading Abuja Stadium Facilities

Brigadier General Abdulraheem Bello, Chairman of the Technical Sub Committee for the ongoing 2024 African Military Games, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff CDS, General Christopher Musa, for his efforts in upgrading the facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Previously in a state of disrepair, the stadium has undergone significant renovations under

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Amaju to Discuss sports infrastructure problems at University of Ibadan

Amaju to Discuss sports infrastructure problems at University of Ibadan

On October 29, 2024, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, former President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and a FIFA Council member, will deliver a distinguished lecture at the University of Ibadan on the urgent need for improved sports infrastructure and maintenance in Nigeria. This lecture, titled The Challenges of Sports Infrastructure and Maintenance in Nigeria: Prospects

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Retired Referee Atoun urges Governor to revive Lagos stadiums for youth

Retired Referee Atoun urges Governor to revive Lagos stadiums for youth

On his birthday, retired referee and current General Secretary of the Lagos State Referee Association, Dele Atoun, took the opportunity to address a pressing concern rather than celebrate. He made a heartfelt appeal to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, urging him to revive Lagos’s deteriorating stadiums to provide opportunities for youth empowerment. For over four years,

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