Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja

Name: Moshood Abiola National Stadium
Address: Abuja, Nigeria

#12 among attractions in Abuja

Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

Gallery (3)

Map

Moshood Abiola National Stadium location map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Moshood Abiola National Stadium is a multipurpose national sports stadium located in Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The stadium serves as a home to the Nigerian national football team, as well as a center for various social, cultural, and religious events. The Federal Government of Nigeria approved the contract for the construction of the National Stadium complex and Games Village on 18 July 2000. The stadium was constructed to host the 8th All Africa Games which took place in October 2003. On 12 June 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari announced the change of the name of the National Stadium, Abuja to Moshood Abiola National Stadium. President Buhari made this pronouncement during his speech at the Democracy Day celebration on Wednesday at the Eagle Square, Abuja. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2003 (21 years ago)Capacity: 60.5 thous.Coordinates: 9°2'17"N, 7°27'13"E

Address

Abuja Nigeria

ContactAdd

Social media

Facebook

Abuja

Day trips

Moshood Abiola National Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mosque, Dunes Center, National Christian Centre, Millennium Park.

2.9 miNE
Modern landmark mosque built in 1984
National Mosque, Abuja
75 min walk • The National Mosque, an architectural marvel and a place of spiritual significance, stands proudly in the heart of Nigeria's capital, Abuja. This mosque, known for its grandeur and serenity, is a key religious site for the Muslim community and a must-visit for tourists...
3.8 miNE
9°5'2"N • 7°29'7"E
Dunes Center, Abuja
98 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
3 miE
Church, Postmodern architecture
National Christian Centre, Abuja
76 min walk • The National Christian Centre is a Christian place of worship in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. It is located in Abuja, the capital city. The centre is an inter-denominational church building.
3.9 miNE
Park
Millennium Park, Abuja
100 min walk • The Millennium Park is the largest public park of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria and is located in the Maitama district of the city. The Millennium Park was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 4 December 2003. It is near the former Presidential Palace close to the nucleus of presidential and administrative buildings of the city.
3 miNE
9°4'3"N • 7°29'8"E
Silverbird Mall, Abuja
77 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
2.7 miNE
9°3'19"N • 7°29'23"E
CEDDI Plaza, Abuja
70 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.3 miE
Iconic monolith in a high-profile locale
Aso Rock, Abuja
136 min walk • Aso Rock is a large outcrop of granitic rock located on the outskirts of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The Aso Rock is a 400-metre prominent monolith with a peak height of 936-metre above sea level. It is one of the city's most noticeable features.
1.6 miNE
Skyscraper
World Trade Centre Abuja, Abuja
40 min walk • The World Trade Centre is a complex of eight buildings under construction in the Central Business District of Abuja, FCT in Nigeria. There are seven skyscrapers planned for the site, two of which have already been topped out, with the others either under construction or at various stages of development.
4 miNE
9°4'45"N • 7°29'43"E
Nigerian Communications Commission, Abuja
103 min walk • Mission
2.4 miE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Old Parade Ground, Abuja
63 min walk • Old Parade Ground is a stadium in the Garki District of Abuja, Nigeria. Built in the early 1980s, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of various teams in the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja F.C. and Court of Appeal.