Stephen Keshi Stadium
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Full name | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
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Former names | Asaba Township Stadium |
Location | Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria |
Coordinates | 6°12′23″N 6°43′21″E / 6.20628°N 6.72244°E |
Owner | Delta State Government |
Capacity | 22,000 |
Surface | Grass |
The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose complex in Asaba, in Nigeria's Delta State.[1]
The main venue at the complex is the Governor Okowa Main Bowl, the football and athletics stadium. It was formerly known as Asaba township stadium, and has been renamed after Nigerian footballer Stephen Keshi.[2][3] The stadium hosted the 2018 African Championships in Athletics and has a capacity of 22,000 people,[4][5] all covered. It was commissioned in 2018.
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Nigeria: Delta Queens Crowned FA Cup Champions".
- ^ At last, Stephen Keshi rests in Asaba. The Sun (2018-07-15). Retrieved on 2018-07-15.
- ^ History Beacons as Stephen Keshi Stadium Is Being Test-Run. ThisDay (2018-07-18). Retrieved on 2018-07-18.
- ^ Stephen Keshi Stadium ready in April for Africa Senior Athletic Championship - Okowa. Daly Trust (2018-01-13). Retrieved on 2018-01-13.
- ^ Asaba Stadium: New hope arises after 19 years. New Telegraph (2018-07-13). Retrieved on 2018-07-13.
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