Stadiums and Facilities

The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has announced plans to upgrade key sports facilities across the state, with significant renovations scheduled for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Yakubu Gowon Stadium, and Alfred Diette Spiff Sports Complex, among others. Rivers State Sports Commissioner Barrister Christopher Green confirmed these plans, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing world-class facilities […]

John Hamilton, manager of Emerald Football Club, has voiced concerns about the lack of adequate sports facilities in Lagos State as his team prepares for the 2025 Lagos State Football Association FA Cup. The Nigeria Nationwide League One side, based in Agege, is set to compete in the tournament, which begins on January 22, 2025.

Agege Stadium and other key sports facilities in Lagos State are on track to reopen soon, according to Honourable Damilare Orimoloye, Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Orimoloye dispelled concerns about abandonment, stating that Agege Stadium’s drainage reconstruction has been completed, with only turf laying and minor upgrades remaining. The Teslim Balogun

Rangers International F.C.’s General Manager and CEO, Amobi Ezeaku Esq., has commended the club’s Chief Security Officer, S.P. James Ubochi Rtd., for completing the CAF organized Safe Stadium Initiative Training Workshop in Abuja. At a formal reception on January 14, 2025, Ezeaku lauded Ubochi for his exemplary representation of the club during the intensive three

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the comprehensive upgrade of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, including a 200 room hostel in the stadium’s Package B. This initiative was announced by Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, during a meeting with the Federal Capital Territory FCT SWAN in Abuja. The upgrade

The inaugural CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop concluded in Abuja with a strong call to action from Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of CAF Safety and Security. The workshop, which included representatives from all 20 Nigeria Premier Football League clubs, aimed to address safety and security challenges in Nigerian football stadiums. Dr. Emeruwa emphasized the

In a significant move to bolster grassroots sports and address youth restiveness, Niger State has announced plans to construct stadia in all 25 Local Government Areas LGAs. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made this revelation at the 45th Governor’s Cup final, held at the IBBU Lapai Kobo Campus football field, where Lapai United clinched victory against

Four Nigeria National League NNL matches scheduled in Lagos have been postponed due to the unavailability of the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, which is reserved for state functions. The affected matches, all part of Matchday 3, include: Inter Lagos vs. Crown FC Madiba vs. ABS FC 1472 FC vs. Smart City FC First Bank FC vs.

The renovation of the Agege Stadium in Lagos has become embroiled in controversy as accusations swirl regarding the mismanagement of the project. According to reports, the project, which has been stalled for over three years, has seen workers allegedly led by a former driver of a renowned sports turf company rather than the supposed pitch

Renowned football scout Cem Sagar has identified the lack of sufficient stadiums and training facilities as the biggest obstacle to football development in Nigeria. Speaking during the conclusion of the 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Sagar emphasised the need for significant investment in infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s vast footballing potential. Sagar