Oshogbo Stadium
Osogbo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.[1] It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Prime F.C. and Orangun FC. The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 people. It currently undergoing renovation to increase it capacity to 15,000 people.[2]
History
The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) banned the Oshogbo Stadium from hosting any of its league matches on December 6, 2021.[3] The stadium was approved for renovation by the Government January 2022.[4]
In February 2024, the stadium was shut down to repair the turf in preparation for the second half of the NNL. It was reopened March 2024.[5]
Uses
The stadium is used for all sporting activities.
References
- ↑ "Stadiums in Nigeria". World Stadiums. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ↑ Nation, The (2026-04-05). "Osun govt happy with progress in remode led Osogbo Stadium". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ Ezediuno, Francis (2021-12-07). "NWFL bans Osogbo stadium from hosting matches over deplorable condition". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ↑ Bamigbola, Bola (2022-01-14). "Oyetola approves renovation of Osogbo stadium". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ↑ Newspaper, The Hope (2024-02-19). "Govt orders closure of Osogbo township stadium". The Hope. Akure, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
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