Address:
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa stadium Mosque, 8R9M+FR7, 740102, Bauchi
Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa StadiumΒ is a multi-use stadium inΒ Bauchi, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly forΒ footballΒ matches and is the home stadium of theΒ Wikki Tourists. The stadium has a capacity of 11,000 and was opened in 1985 and named after Nigeria's first prime minister,Β Tafawa Balewa.
Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium was one of the 8 venues used for theΒ 2009 FIFA U-17 World CupΒ 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.
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.
Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium was one of the 8 venues used for theΒ 2009 FIFA U-17 World CupΒ 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.
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.