NG Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium

Bauchi, Nigeria

Capacity:11000
Elevation: 624 m
Opened / Renovated: - / -
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Timezone/Local Time:05-Oct 17:23
Wikki Tourists FC
Wikki Tourists FC

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Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bauchi, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the Wikki Tourists. The stadium has a capacity of 11,000 and was opened in 1985 and named after Nigeria's first prime minister, Tafawa Balewa. Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium was one of the 8 venues used for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria, hosting 3 matches. Its first game at the tournament between Nigeria and Argentina at the group stage recorded an attendance of 11,467 people. Distinguishing features of the stadium include a world-class FIFA standard scoreboard, LED display and energy saving floodlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV) for security surveillance, and an ultra-modern media centre. It also houses an Olympic-size 10-lane swimming pool. Wikipedia text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License - Full article




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