Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City

#6 among attractions in Benin City

Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

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The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Originally known as Ogbe Stadium, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 people It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. In Feb. 2009, the stadium was banned by the National League for having an unsafe, below-standard playing surface. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 6°23'55"N, 5°36'43"E

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Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of Oba, Benin City National Museum, Benson Idahosa University, University of Benin.

4.6 miS
Forts and castles
Royal Palace of Oba, Benin City
119 min walk • The Royal Palace of Oba of Benin is notable as the home of the Oba of Benin and other royals. The palace, built by Oba Ewedo, is located at the heart of ancient City of Benin. It was rebuilt by Oba Eweka II after the original building was destroyed during the 1897 war with the British.
4.6 miS
History museum, Museum
Benin City National Museum, Benin City
117 min walk • The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria. located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times.
4.7 miS
Universities and schools
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
121 min walk • Benson Idahosa University is a private, Christian university Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. BIU was renamed in honor of Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, Nigeria, and reflects his evangelical beliefs.
0.8 miW
Universities and schools
University of Benin, Benin City
22 min walk • University of Benin is a public research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the universities owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and was founded in 1970.

Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City

Facts and practical information

Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Royal Palace of Oba, Benin City

Benin City National Museum, Benin City

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

University of Benin, Benin City