This was established in 1977.



Transportation
By car and motorbikeCategory
Sport arenaTags
Drink, Eat, Exercise, Meet friends, Play, Relaxation, Stadium,History of U. J. Esuene Stadium
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:
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Your football kits
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Your team jersey
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Shades for those afternoon matches
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Cash for entry ticket
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Your squad
Things to do while at U. J. Esuene Stadium
These are the following things you can do while you're here:
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Watch a live local or international match
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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.
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Workers In Calabar Were At U.J. Esuene Stadium For May Day Celebration When They Received Alerts For May Salary - News Wire. May 1, 2016
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Nigeria Vs Liberia showdown at U.J. Esuene Sports Stadium in Calabar - Liberia Entertainment. Oct 12, 2012
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