Dedebanky85:
Talent no de hide. If you're good, the World would know. Alhassan went to Europe and is playing 90 mins, Ifeanyi Matthews is now the Lord of Lillestrom. These guys were in the npfl and were always talked about. I hope Odey starts playing for Zurich

I was reading somewhere that lillstrom is Having one of the finest midfield combo this season n guess what? Three midfielders are nigeria

Chrismario:



Ofcos he's trying but not better than what we have here

List 5 players better than him in his role.

List 5 players playing regularly in that his role(ATM and CMF).

Abeg which station is gonna show d wafu cup final?

FIFA STANDARD RATING: The Ten Most Beautiful Stadium In Nigeria

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.



1. $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.

2.
Nnamdi 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



3. 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.



4.
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.

5.

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


.
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.

6.







N1.3 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.

7.
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.

8.



San 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.

9.


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.

10

. Former National Stadium Surulere, Lagos: Opened 1972 and rebuilt 1999, but was later closed down in 2004. In spite of it’s dilapidation, the stadium remain one great edifice that canmeet FIFA standard with just a little renovations. Now home to Hoodlums and squatters.
Capacity: 55, 000 people with VIP viewing area.
Field: Grass turf, not maintained now
Medical Facility: Not working now
Crowd Control: -
Security: -
Media Facility: It has well equipped OBS media center (Not in use now).


Pictures below

5 Liberation stadium
6 Teslim
7 UJ
8 sani abacha
9 Aburbaka Tafawa balewa
10

10. Former national stadium Lagos..


Now can any of these Stadium host a Nations cup at this moment... Upgrading and maintenance will be done... If we win the host....

Cc.. Those talking about Nigeria Stadium to host AFCON ..with new 6staduim

Modified

11. Akwa Ibon Stadium

Akwa Ibom International Stadium


As earlier stated, the Akwa Ibom International Stadium was built by Julius Berger Construction company in 2012 during the regime of Godswill Akpabio and was completed in 2014. The stadium was built to resemble the Allianz arena in Germany. It is a 30,000 seater stadium and is used for different sport, cultural and social activities. The cost of building the Akwa Ibom International Stadium was estimated at $250 million.

soetanoreoluwa:
FIFA STANDARD RATING: The Ten Most Beautiful Stadium In Nigeria

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.



1. $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.

2.
Nnamdi 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



3. 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.



4.
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.

5.

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


.
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.

6.







N1.3 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.

7.
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.

8.



San 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.

9.


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.

10

. Former National Stadium Surulere, Lagos: Opened 1972 and rebuilt 1999, but was later closed down in 2004. In spite of it’s dilapidation, the stadium remain one great edifice that canmeet FIFA standard with just a little renovations. Now home to Hoodlums and squatters.
Capacity: 55, 000 people with VIP viewing area.
Field: Grass turf, not maintained now
Medical Facility: Not working now
Crowd Control: -
Security: -
Media Facility: It has well equipped OBS media center (Not in use now).


Pictures below

Bro, i dont know where you get that but I'm sure its old stuff,, uyo stadium is missing

I have seen this document somewhere. There are some that even grade karakanda and New (fake) Jos stadium. You and i know this document is outdated and only references the past glory of these stadium. Only uyo, AA stadium ph, and Abj cut it

soetanoreoluwa:
5 Liberation stadium
6 Teslim
7 UJ
8 sani abacha
9 Aburbaka Tafawa balewa
10

Chrismario:


Bro, i dont know where you get that but I'm sure its old stuff,, uyo stadium is missing

Skipped my mind...

Modified

soetanoreoluwa:



Skipped my mind...

Modified

Alright

Dedebanky85:
I have seen this document somewhere. There are some that even grade karakanda and New (fake) Jos stadium. You and i know this document is outdated and only references the past glory of these stadium. Only uyo, AA stadium ph, and Abj cut it

Yes I know it's not update... All I am after is the capacity and the infrastructure on ground... Saw someone said we don't have the infrastructure to host...


Even some Stadium are undergoing some rehab eg aba Stadium that's taking heaven to be completed


I didn't even mention. Dipo Dina Stadium that host one of the U17 world cup in 2009

The way u said Dipo Dina stadium, someone would think you referring to a stadium that equates to the Mercedes Benz arena in Atl. Person no go know say na one loki stadium for ogun state. Lol. I feel uyo stadium should be the minimum standard for any state that decides to build or renovate a stadium. I heard Lagos is planning on renovating onikan. We go de sidon to see plan.

soetanoreoluwa:


Yes I know it's not update... All I am after is the capacity and the infrastructure on ground... Saw someone said we don't have the infrastructure to host...


Even some Stadium are undergoing some rehab eg aba Stadium that's taking heaven to be completed


I didn't even mention. Dipo Dina Stadium that host one of the U17 world cup in 2009

Dedebanky85:
The way u said Dipo Dina stadium, someone would think you referring to a stadium that equates to the Mercedes Benz arena in Atl. Person no go know say na one loki stadium for ogun state. Lol. I feel uyo stadium should be the minimum standard for any state that decides to build or renovate a stadium. I heard Lagos is planning on renovating onikan. We go de sidon to see plan.

Did I mention Mercedes Benz arena?
Lol Na you dey hype Dipo Dina Stadium... Atleast it has as home ground For Remo star and some banished clubs in NPFL and even hosted a world cup...

And still better some Stadium in Nigeria cos it's functioning ...


You are right about the standard of UYo... But what about the maintenance... I just hope govt handover clubs to private owner and their stadium...... I just hope... Though is a dream sha...

TheGoodJoe:


TheSuperNerd has no right to open another thread. This is the lowest he can go because the dynamics of this thread goes back to years. He is trying to kill the sequence of the thread, which is very wrong.

I will not lie, I am highly disappointed in him. What is so difficult in coming back.

Imagine me running to create another thread when someone says I must be sharing a bed with Guardiola (Wa Lai that one pained me) or when people talk of drills.

Banters happen. One went to far. Having a tough skin and control is part of what has kept this thread civil.

Or, does he think there will be no fallouts on his golden thread.

Please, let us get back to football. Like when Onyekuru will score a hattrick for Anderlecht.

but you do share a bed with Guardiola don't you? No lie oo

Icon4s:


You are talking about AFCON. Nigeria has hosted two FIFA World cups. Have they hosted more AFCONs than Tunisia, SA, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea in the last 26-30 years?

Did you see the Ghana premier league when it was still on supersports? The stadiums were apologies.

Go back and watch the clips of the last series of 2018 WC qualifiers Ghana had the worst playing pitch.

As I said Ghana has hosted more AFCON than any AFRICAN country.
Which means they can host this CHAN or whatever.
Stop being dumb.

Any links for the match? Who is watching?
Please update, thanks

emeka1101:

As I said Ghana has hosted more AFCON than any AFRICAN country.
Which means they can host this CHAN or whatever.
Stop being dumb.

Someone who you havent met before is the one you are calling dumb...continue because we now understand your point better

tglobal:


Someone who you havent met before is the one you are calling dumb...continue because we now understand your point better

Don't let the username decieve you o.He is a Ghanaian. So you guys should pay him no mind

6' GHANA 0 - 0 NIGERIA

Ali Rabiu's freekick that was comfortably saved by Joseph Addo is the only highlight thus far.

#WAFU2017

8' Ezenwa comes out to claim the ball after a Ghana attack ended in futility. #WAFU2017 #WafuCup

10| NIG 0-0 GHA

It's been battle of the midfield so far #WAFU2017

11' GHANA 0 - 0 NIGERIA

Atingah with a strong clearance that has John Friday down on the turf receiving treatment.

#WAFU2017

emeka1101:
As I said Ghana has hosted more AFCON than any AFRICAN country. Which means they can host this CHAN or whatever. Stop being dumb.

Who is this for Christ's sake's?

15' Lomotey with a long shot that is wide and of no threat to Ezenwa's goal. It remains goalless.

#WAFU2017

17' Ghana 0-0 NIGERIA #WAFU2017. Ghana's Atingah fouls Okpotu who was played on by Ifeanyi's excellent pass. Atingah is booked.

Eseose9:


Don't let the username decieve you o.He is a Ghanaian. So you guys should pay him no mind

I guessed as much.

19' Ghana 0-0 NIGERIA #WAFU2017. Ghana's Kizito creates space for himself, shoots, Aniyikaye sticks out a leg to... https:///NfZRgjpXEY

Those on DSTV can view the match on AIT..still goalless.. 23 minutes gone

20' Nigeria 0-0 Ghana. Osas Okoro heads away for a corner but he gets a free kick for a foul by Kwame Kizito. #WAFU2017

23' Nigeria 0-0 Ghana. Chima Akas is penalized for a high foot challenge on Kizito but the free kick is wasted. #WAFU2017

40' Ghana 0-0 NIGERIA #WAFU2017. Nigeria sub. Ariwachukwu comes on for Aniyikaye.