National Stadium, Lagos

Name: National Stadium
Address: Western Ave, Lagos, Nigeria

#55 among attractions in Lagos

Football, Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

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The Lagos National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria, which comprises an Olympic-size swimming arena and a multipurpose arena used for athletics, rugby, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, wrestling and boxing matches. It was used mostly for football matches until 2004. It hosted several international competitions including the 1980 African Cup of Nations final, the 2000 African Cup of Nations final, and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. It also served as the main stadium for the 1973 All-Africa Games. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1961 (63 years ago)Capacity: 55 thous.Coordinates: 6°29'49"N, 3°21'54"E

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Western AveSurulereLagos Nigeria

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

Nearby attractions include: Jaekel House, Ebute Metta, Surulere, Yaba Cemetery.

1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Colonial architecture
Jaekel House, Lagos
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1.3 miSE
Area
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1 miW
Neighbourhood
Surulere, Lagos
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1.6 miNE
Cemetery
Yaba Cemetery, Lagos
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~1780 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
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