The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) boasts several impressive stadiums. The capacity of stadiums currently used for NPFL matches are quiet small, averaging between 10,000 and 12,000 seating capacity.
Top 10 Stadiums Used for NPFL Games
According to NPFL ranking, here’s a rundown of the top ten stadiums used for NPFL games this season:
- Pantami Stadium Gombe: With a 12,000-seat capacity and an artificial turf, it’s shared by Gombe United and Doma United.
- Enyimba International Stadium Aba: This stadium can accommodate 16,000 spectators and features an artificial turf, hosting Enyimba FC.
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- Sani Abacha Stadium Kano: With a 16,000-seat capacity and an artificial turf, it’s the fortress of Kano Pillars FC.
- Muhammadu Dikko Stadium Katsina: Boasting a seating capacity of 35,000 and an artificial turf, it’s where Katsina United FC competes.
- Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt: The stadium with a remarkable 38,000 seating capacity and a natural turf, is the proud home of Rivers United.
- Remo Stars Stadium Ikenne, Ogun state: A 5,000-seat arena with an artificial turf, it’s where Remo Stars FC plays.
- Mobolaji Johnson Arena Lagos (formerly known as Onikan Stadium): This 10,000-capacity stadium features an artificial turf and hosts Sporting Lagos FC.
- Lekan Salami Stadium Ibadan: With a seating capacity of 10,000 and a natural turf, it’s where Shooting Stars FC calls home.
- Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin: This stadium accommodates 12,000 spectators and boasts a natural playing surface, serving as the home ground for Bendel Insurance FC.
Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Key Stadiums in Nigeria
The largest being the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers, the home ground of Rivers United, with a substantial 38,000 seating capacity. While the lowest in capacity is the Remo stars stadium in Ikenne, the home ground of Remo Stars FC, with just 5000 seating capacity.
Another notable stadium with a natural playing surface is the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the home ground for Akwa United, which holds the coveted title of the best and most beautiful stadium in Nigeria.
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Other stadiums featured include the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo state, used by Bendel Insurance, and the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo state, home to Shooting Stars.
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Here is a table summarizing the top stadiums and their key features:
| Stadium Name | City, State | Capacity | Turf Type | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium | Port Harcourt, Rivers | 38,000 | Natural | Rivers United |
| Godswill Akpabio International Stadium | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | 30,000 | Natural | Akwa United |
| Muhammadu Dikko Stadium | Katsina | 35,000 | Artificial | Katsina United FC |
| Sani Abacha Stadium | Kano | 16,000 | Artificial | Kano Pillars FC |
| Enyimba International Stadium | Aba | 16,000 | Artificial | Enyimba FC |
| Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium | Benin, Edo | 12,000 | Natural | Bendel Insurance FC |
| Pantami Stadium | Gombe | 12,000 | Artificial | Gombe United, Doma United |
| Lekan Salami Stadium | Ibadan, Oyo | 10,000 | Natural | Shooting Stars FC |
| Mobolaji Johnson Arena | Lagos | 10,000 | Artificial | Sporting Lagos FC |
| Remo Stars Stadium | Ikenne, Ogun | 5,000 | Artificial | Remo Stars FC |
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