Stadiums & Facilities - Football In Nigeria

NNL Launches Stadium Inspections Ahead of 2025/26 Season

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / October 10, 2025

In preparation for the upcoming 2025/2026 season, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has kicked off comprehensive inspections of stadium facilities across the country to ensure they meet professional standards. All 36 participating clubs have been instructed to submit their preferred home venues by October 13, 2025, as the league’s inspection team will visit these grounds. […]

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CAFCC: Abia Warriors Tune Up on Enyimba’s Turf Before Decisive Djoliba Clash

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / September 24, 2025

Abia Warriors concluded a two-day training camp on Enyimba’s astro turf in Aba on Tuesday evening, as Imama Amapakabo’s men fine-tuned preparations for their crucial CAF Confederation Cup first-round return leg against Djoliba FC of Mali this weekend in Bamako. The opening leg ended 1–1 on 21 September at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in

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Remo Stars, Kwara United to Host CAF Games at MKO Abiola Arena

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / September 17, 2025

Remo Stars and Kwara United will play their upcoming continental matches at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. Remo Stars, who are Nigeria’s reigning Premier League champions, will host US Zilimadjou of Comoros in both legs of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie in Abeokuta, after renovations at their home ground in Ikenne

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Lafia City Stadium Receiving Major Upgrades for 2025/26 NPFL Season

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / August 19, 2025

The Nasarawa State Government has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade of Lafia City Stadium as part of preparations for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Led by Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, the inspection team assessed critical areas of the facility on Monday. This initiative responds to the NPFL Board’s

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Remo Stars Choose MKO Abiola Arena as Temporary Home During Renovations

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / August 18, 2025

Ogun State’s champions, Remo Stars, have announced that they will play their home games at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta for the 2025/26 NPFL season. This decision comes as their Ikenne home ground undergoes refurbishment. On their official Facebook page, the Sky Blue Stars noted: “Due to ongoing renovations at our stadium in

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Barau FC Adopt Sani Abacha Stadium as Temporary NPFL Home Ground

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / August 3, 2025

Barau Football Club have confirmed that they will host their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League home fixtures at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, pending the completion of renovations at their permanent venue, Dambatta Stadium. The arrangement reflects approval from the Kano State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. The Sani Abacha Stadium is the

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Akwa Ibom Extends Julius Berger Deal for Stadium Maintenance

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / July 30, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has sanctioned a fresh one‑year extension of the maintenance contract with Julius Berger Plc for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. This new agreement takes effect from 1 July 2025. Council members described it as vital to preserving the stadium’s world-class facilities and ensuring long-term reliability. Originally constructed by Julius

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Lagos Grassroots Football Needs 20 Standard Pitches, Says Monday Kanu

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / July 26, 2025

Former international Monday Kanu has called on Lagos State authorities to deliver at least 20 standard football pitches across the city to foster grassroots development and harness the evident passion for community football. Speaking after he observed a crowded neighbourhood match between Yellow and Blue FC, Kanu was impressed by the turnout and enthused about

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Rangers Plan Temporary Return to Awka Stadium for 2025–26 Season

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / July 14, 2025

Rangers International of Enugu are exploring a temporary move back to Awka City Stadium for the upcoming NPFL season, citing infrastructural demands and ongoing renovations at their iconic Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The club has expressed its intention to utilise Awka as a provisional home ground, with the League Management Company (LMC) set to inspect the

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Home-Based Eagles to Kick Off CHAN 2024 Group Stage in Zanzibar

By Kelechi / Stadiums & Facilities / June 20, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B, the national squad composed exclusively of home-based players, will contest their Group D fixtures in Zanzibar during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as confirmed by CAF. This tournament, originally scheduled for February, has been postponed to August 2025 to allow host nations sufficient time for preparations. At the final draw held

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