U. J. Esuene Stadium

U. J. Esuene Stadium is located at Calabar Road, Duke Town, Calabar, Cross river.

Transportation

By car and motorbike

History of U. J. Esuene Stadium

This was established in 1977.

Built in 1977.

This multi-purpose stadium is named after the late Brigadier Udoakaha Jacob Esuene, who was an air force officer who became Military Governor of South-Eastern State (now known as Cross River State).

Safety/Security

This is a very safe location.

What To Bring

Before heading to U. J. Esuene Stadium, here are some helpful things to take along with you:

Your football kits

Your team jersey

Shades for those afternoon matches

Cash for entry ticket

Your squad

Things to do while at U. J. Esuene Stadium

These are the following things you can do while you're here:

Watch a live local or international match

Experience Calabar and its social events

Best Features

Initially opened as a 25,000 capacity stadium, it was reduced to 18,000 seating capacity to meet FIFA standards. Featuring a well maintained grass turf and standard running track with ultra modern video-matrix scoreboard and floodlights, an ultra modern OBS media center and a steel perimeter fence, it is one of the most popular and used stadiums in Nigeria.

Writer's Review

A conducive stadium where comfort is prioritized for spectators, it has also hosted a lot of social and political events where a number of historic events have taken place.