Abubakar Tafewa Balewa Stadium
Reason For Loving Place
Distinguishing features of the stadium include the world-class FIFA standard scoreboard, LED display and energy saving floodlights, electronic scoreboard, Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) for security surveillance, and an ultra-modern media centre. It also houses an Olympic-size 10-lane swimming pool.
Quote About Place
["The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium is one of the best among the over 143 stadia I have had cause to visit across the world in the more than 30 years I have been with FIFA-FIFA Vice President, Jack Warner","The main bowl of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium is fantastic and comparable to any in the world-Nigeria's Sports Minister, Sani Ndanusa"]
Historical Incidence
["In a bid to secure the hosting right of the FIFA U-17 World Soccer Tournament in 2009, the State Government awarded contracts worth about N657 million for the general upgrading of the stadium"]
Ways Of Travel
By car and motorbike
Reason To Recommend Place
It has a seating capacity of 15,000 and is the home stadium for the Nigerian Premier League team Wikki Tourists F.C.
