Yakubu Gowon Stadium
Stadium Road, Port Harcourt
Yakubu Gowon Stadium was established in 2001, Built by in 2001.
Formerly known as Liberation Stadium, this is a multi-purpose stadium mostly for football matches and home to the Rivers United FC.
Reason For Loving Place
A multisport edifice, the stadium has both sections of blue and red seating, and features a 30,000 seating capacity. It has a well-maintained grass turf with electronic scoreboards, floodlights, steel perimeter fencing and six exits leading straight roads.
Reason To Recommend Place
Since its opening, the stadium has hosted some important tournaments including the Fifa Under-17 World Tournament 2009 and matches played by Dolphin FC in the Confederation of African Football Champions League 2012\. Whether you are looking to cheer on Rivers FC or simply passing through, the stadium is a 'must-see' for every football enthusiast.
Ways Of Travel
By car and motorbike
