Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in

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, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for

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matches and is the home stadium of the

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. 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

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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. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi Building

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi Building

Distinguishing features of the stadium include the world-class FIFA standard scoreboard, LED display and energy saving floodlights, electronic scoreboard, Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) for security surveillance, and an ultra-modern media centre. It also houses an Olympic-size 10-lane swimming pool.

Notable matches

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2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from 24 October to 15 November 2009. The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating the host team and holders, Nigeria. The Golden Ball to the Be ...

References

{{Nigeria-sports-venue-stub Football venues in Nigeria