Stadium is part of the package offered to football consumers. The field, the facilities, the pomp and pageantry as well as the game itself, all combine to give the football fan a satisfying experience. We all know that clubs and their supporters are closely aligned with their stadium, which is the cauldron of powerful memory and community. FIFA is aware of the value a football arena can bring to the game and has set standard that a stadium must be upgraded to before it could host FIFA  tournament.

Now, rating Nigeria stadium based on FIFA set standard – good turf, well structured spectators sitting arrangement, good medical facilities, good crowd control and security system, good media facilities – we’ve found out that some stadium in Nigeria has actually surpassed FIFA. Yes! Nigeria can host FIFA world cup 2018. Let me showcase the top ten stadiums in Nigeria.




$360 million Abuja National Stadium:  Opened in 2000 to host the “All African Games.” Now, it is the home of Nigeria National teams.



Capacity: 60,491 all seater with Presidential suite and viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf with two electronic scoreboard and floodlights
Medical Facility: The stadium has a medical center full equipped and two stand by ambulance
Crowd Control: It has crowd control steel fencing, six exit and equipped with emergency services. It has 4000 capacity public park and 400 VIP car park
Security: Police on guard all day, has a close circuit security cameras (CCTV).
Media Facility: Well equipped with OBS media center and Language translator commentary box.

amdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu: Opened 1959 and previously owned by Nigeria Railway Corporation, but upgraded in 1986. The stadium has host FIFA U20 world championship 1999. Now, It is home of Rangers International FC



Capacity: 22, 000 people with a VIP viewing area
Field:  Artificial Turf with video matrix scoreboard and floodlights.
Medical Facility:
Crowd Control:  It has eight exits and spectators could all disperse under 30 minutes
Security: It has private security outfit on guard all the time and CCTV
Media Facility:  Well equipped OBS media center

Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan:  Opened 1960 and formerly called Liberty stadium, but renamed in 2010 by President Good luck Jonathan. The stadium host FIFA world Youth Championship 1999. Sometimes, Shooting Stars FC (3SC) play their game in the stadium, but are more at home in Adamasingba stadium.



Capacity: 35, 000 people with VIP viewing area
Field: Well maintained grass turf and a digital scoreboard
Medical Facility: It has medical clinic and two Ambulance on standby
Crowd Control: The stadium has six exits and 7000 capacity Public park
Security: Police are on guard always
Media Facility:  FIFA grade Media center and equipment.

Enyimba International Stadium Aba:  Opened 1992, formerly called Aba township stadium, but was renamed in 2002 as an honor to the club when they won CAF champions League in 2002. The stadium has hosted CAF Champion league finals.


Capacity: 25, 000 people with VIP viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf, an electronic scoreboard and floodlights
Medical Facility: The stadium has a standby medical personnel trained for emergencies and two ambulances.
Crowd Control: It has six exits and 1, 500 capacity car park.
Security:  Police are always on guard with metal detector devices.
Media Facility:  A good media center.

Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt: Opened 2001. Has hosted FIFA U17 world tournament 2009 and CAF champions League 2010. Now home of Dolphin FC


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Capacity: 25, 000 all seater and a VIP viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf, electronic scoreboard and floodlights
Medical Facility: It has two Ambulances and a medical clinic
Crowd Control: The stadium has six exits leading straight to the major roads.
Security: It has a steel perimeter fencing and CCTV.
Media Facility: Good media center.

.3 Billion Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos:  Opened 2007 and named after the famous professional footballer from Lagos “Thunder Balogun.” The stadium has hosted FIFA U17 World tournament 2009 and FA cup finals 2011. Now home of First Bank FC.



 Capacity: 24, 325 with FIFA grade seats (All Seater).
Field: Artificial turf with digital scoreboard
Medical Facility: Has a medical clinic and two ambulances on standby
Crowd Control:  It has four exits that lead to the major road
Security:  It has CCTV cameras and private security working with Police.
Media Facility: Very good OBS equipment and media center.

UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar:  Opened 1977 as a 25, 000 capacity stadium, but was in 1999 reduced to 18, 000 capacity to meet FIFA standard. It has hosted FIFA graded games more than any stadium in Nigeria. Now home of Calabar Rovers FC.



 Field: Well maintained grass turf with ultra modern video matrix scoreboard and floodlights.
Medical Facility:
Crowd Control: Has four exits and steel perimeter fencing.
Security:
Media Facility: It has ultra modern OBS media center.

Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano: Opened 1982 and has hosted FIFA U17 World tournament 2009. Now home of Kano Pillars FC.



 Capacity:  18, 000 people (All seater) with VIP viewing area
Field: Well maintained grass turf with digital scoreboard
Medical Facility:  it has two ambulances and a close by medical center
Crowd Control: It has four major exit and steel fencing
Security:  Police on guard during match
Media Facility:  It has OBS media center.

Abubarka Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi:  Opened 1985 and has hosted FIFA U17 World Tournament 2009. Now home of Wiki Tourist FC.



 Capacity:  15, 000 people with a VIP viewing area.
Field: Well maintained grass turf with electronic scoreboard and floodlights
Medical Facility:  It has medical center and two Ambulances
Crowd Control: It has six major exits that lead to the major road
Security: Police on guard during match
Media Facility:  It has OBS media center.

Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Originally known as Ogbe Stadium, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people [1] It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. In Feb. 2009, the stadium was banned by the National League for having an unsafe, below-standard playing surface.[2]

Since comrade Adams Oshiomhole assumed office as Governor in 2008 there have been significant changes in the stadium, like new FIFA approved turf playing pitch and so many others.

Akwa Ibom Stadium

Full nameAkwa Ibom International Stadium
LocationUyo,Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
Capacity30,000 (football)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground2012
Opened7 November 2014
Construction cost$96 million[1]
ArchitectJulius Berger
Tenants
Nigerian Super Eagles

Source http://cheeronnigeria..com/2012/07/fifa-standard-rating-ten-most-beautiful.html?m=1

herald9:
Op... your list is outdated...

Have you heard of or seen the Uyo international stadium?

Always do a background research before pasting stuffs here?

This is my list:

•National Stadium, Abuja.
•Akwa Ibom international stadium, Uyo
•Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
•Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan
•Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
•U.J.Esuenue Stadium, Calabar.
•Sani Abacha Stadium,Kano.
•Abubakar Tafewa Balewa Stadium,Bauchi
•Eyimba international Stadium, Aba
•Liberation Stadium, port harcourt.

. Have you heard off Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Edo State

SavageGarden:
. Have you heard off Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Edo State

No...It's not popular

herald9:


No...It's not popular

Yeye man....Seun. Ishilove FP please

Good

where is sambisa stadium ?

Ok

Nice compilation o.p

if Akwa ibom stadium isnt here lemme quench

more like ten most beautiful poultry in Nigeria

herald9:
Op... your list is outdated...

Have you heard of or seen the Uyo international stadium?

Always do a background research before pasting stuffs here?

This is my list:

•National Stadium, Abuja.
•Akwa Ibom international stadium, Uyo
•Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
•Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan
•Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
•U.J.Esuenue Stadium, Calabar.
•Sani Abacha Stadium,Kano.
•Abubakar Tafewa Balewa Stadium,Bauchi
•Eyimba international Stadium, Aba
•Liberation Stadium, port harcourt.

Only the Nest of Champions, is pretty enough if u ask me...I'll also cut some slack for the National Stadium Abuja

Fucking naija...

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about
with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside
every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset
us, and let us run with patience the race that is set
before us,
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our
faith; who for the joy that was set before him
endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set
down at the right hand of the throne of God.

The word beautiful should not be used for most of the stadiums.

Well done Awaka Ibom is an international standard state of the art facility

Ranking

By facility
Uyo Stadium
Abuja
Enugu.

By atmosphere, thrill of watching football...having fun and well organized.
Enugu is number one! You would think you are in EPL soccer game. Enugu Stadium side pic!

Remove Enyimba stadium plz .its an insult to stadium. Since the former gov Orji Uzor kalu rehabilitated it almost 10 years ago, it has not received any facelift or rehabilitation. the current governor abandoned it. was there last week and I weep. the seats are no more. hoodlums have taken over the place. A stadium built in the middle of a perishable goods market, what do you expect?