Agege Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Agege Stadium
Fullname:Agege Stadium
Location:Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
Surface:Grass
Seating Capacity:4,000 (football)
Tenants:Nigeria women's national under-17 football team & MFM F.C.

Agege Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] It has a seating capacity of 4,000.[2] It is the home ground of MFM F.C., Nigeria women's national under-17 football team and since 2018, of DreamStar F.C. Ladies.

State Government of Lagos says that efforts are being made to complete their up-gradation of the stadium in February, as reported by the Nigerian news agency.

The Lagos Stadium is home to Nigeria Women Premier League club DreamStar F.C. Ladies, and Nigeria Premier League Club MFM, who represented the country at the 2017CAF Champion League, along with Plateau United.[3]

The Verified Creative House, marketing and branding company, held its trade fair in Agege stadium, in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, from July 1-7.[4]

Environment

The stadium is in a clean environment and its infrastructures are constantly maintained to meet international standards. The stadium has been known to host different international sporting competition.[5] [6] [7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Lagos FA Cup Finals Hold Monday At Agege Stadium . . 6 April 2015 . 10 September 2015.
  2. News: New Agege Stadium: Lagos Commend Fashola . Nigeria Infrastructure News . 25 February 2011 . 25 February 2011.
  3. News: Agege Stadium will be ready for Champions League –Lagos. en-US. Punch Newspapers. 2018-03-22.
  4. Web site: Agege Trade Fair Opens – THISDAYLIVE . 2022-09-13 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  5. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2017-12-13 . Agege Stadium reconstruction to be completed as scheduled — LASG . 2023-10-08 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  6. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2021-02-26 . Sanwo-Olu leads dignitaries to Agege Stadium as Igbobi College battle . 2023-10-08 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  7. Web site: Kolawole . Hashim . 2023-08-11 . “Agege Stadium Will Be Ready Soon” Affirms Deputy Governor As He Assures Lagos State Readiness To Co-Host 2027 Africa Cup Of Nations With Republic Of Benin Sports247 Nigeria . 2023-10-08 . en-US.