Samson Siasia Sports Stadium Explained

Samson Siasia Sports Stadium is a multi-use[1] stadium located in the Yenagoa[2] metropolis, Nigeria.[3] It is currently used mostly for football matches[4] and it is the home stadium of both Ocean Boys FC and the Bayelsa United. The stadium[5] has a capacity of 5,000 people.[6] Before 2009, it was known as the Yenagoa[7] Township Stadium. It was rededicated in 2009 and was named after Samson Siasia.[8] Samson Siasia is a former Nigerian[9] soccer[10] player who has coached a number of teams and recorded a number of successes.[11] The Samson Siasia stadium is the first environmentally friendly astro turf pitch in Africa.[12] The astro turf pitch was built by Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction and Development Ltd.[13] [14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: What does multi-use mean? . 2022-03-09 . www.definitions.net.
  2. Web site: Yenagoa Archives . 2022-03-05 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2016-09-03. Bayelsa gov. to complete renovation of Siasia stadium. 2021-09-11. Businessday NG. en-US.
  4. Web site: Football (Sky Sports) . 2022-03-06 . SkySports . en.
  5. Web site: stadium Definition, History, & Facts Britannica . 2022-03-09 . www.britannica.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2013-12-02. FCT council to complete 5,000 capacity mini stadium. 2021-09-14. Vanguard News. en-US.
  7. Web site: Yenagoa Location, Facts, & Population Britannica . 2022-03-06 . www.britannica.com . en.
  8. Web site: Samson Siasia Stadium. 2021-09-16. Hotels.ng Places.
  9. Web site: Nigeria . 2022-03-06 . United States Department of State . en-US.
  10. Web site: Soccer24: Live Soccer Scores, Results. Online Football Results . 2022-03-09 . www.soccer24.com . en.
  11. Web site: 2020-07-04. SAMSON SIASIA: My goal against Argentina at USA '94 W/Cup gives me fond memories. 2021-09-14. Vanguard News. en-US.
  12. Web site: kemisola. 2021-08-13. SAMSON SIASIA STADIUM YENAGOA. 2022-02-11. Glimpse Nigeria. en-US.
  13. Web site: Hoechy Development LTD™ – Construction, Engineering, Environmental Services & Procurement . 2022-03-06 . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2018-02-09. Samson Siasia Stadium: Groundsmen begin special training. 2021-09-11. The Sun Nigeria. en-US.
  15. Web site: 2017-11-06. Samson Siasia stadium to be ready by December, says contractor. 2021-09-11. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.

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