Stadiums and Facilities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the comprehensive upgrade of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, including a 200 room hostel in the stadium’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 […]

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, has emerged as a potential venue for Ghana’s Black Stars’ remaining 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying matches after the Confederation of African Football CAF rejected the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. According to CAF, structural defects, flooding issues, and poor playing surfaces were among the reasons