Sokoto United is a Nigerian
football club based in
Sokoto
Sokoto is a major city located in extreme northwestern Nigeria, near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. As of 2006 it has a population of over 427,760. Sokoto is the modern-day capital of Sokoto State and was previously the ...
. They play in the second-tier division in Nigerian football, the
Nigeria National League
The Nigerian National League (formerly known as ''National Division 1'') is the second tier of club football in Nigeria.
History
From 1997-2011, the league has been split into 1A for Northern teams and 1B for southern teams. The top two f ...
.
Giginya Memorial Stadium is their home. It has capacity for 5,000 people.
Football clubs in Nigeria
Sports clubs in Nigeria
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