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Super Eagles Stadiums
The MKO Abiola National Stadium and Nigeria’s other home grounds.
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Abuja National Stadium
The Abuja National Stadium is a multi-use national sports ground that is located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. The arena serves as a home ground for the Nigerian national football team - Super Eagles. The team uses the stadium for their home matches, training and club competitions taking place in Abuja.
The construction of the stadium commenced in the year 2000 following the approval of the federal government of Nigeria awarded on the 8th July 2000. The construction was completed in April 2003 to host the 8th edition of All-Africa Games which took place in October 2003.
It is designed to accommodate the estimated number of 60,491 spectators at a time with all the facilities built to meet international standard and the requirements of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
The stadium features 36 towers that support the upper tiers and the roof of the building; other features include corporate suites with viewing terrace, two overlapping spectator tiers and a presidential lounge that can accommodate up to 50 guests.
It is been arranged below a public space serving as spectators’ distribution level with first aid stations, several kiosks, banks and toilet buildings.
The stadium serves many other purposes such as a venue for other religious events, cultural shows and different kinds of social events.
SitesNG update: in June 2019 the stadium was renamed the Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola National Stadium (checked 30 September 2026).
Checked 30 September 2026
Other home grounds
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKO Abiola National Stadium | Abuja | 60,491 | Opened 2003; renamed from Abuja National Stadium in 2019 |
| Godswill Akpabio International Stadium | Uyo | 30,000 | Opened 2014; a favourite Super Eagles venue |
| Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium | Port Harcourt | 38,000 | Opened 2015 |
| Teslim Balogun Stadium | Lagos | 24,325 | Football-only stadium in Surulere |
| National Stadium, Surulere | Lagos | About 45,000 | Opened 1972; hosted the 1980 AFCON final |
| Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (Liberty Stadium) | Ibadan | About 25,000 | Opened 1960 |
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Quick answers
Stadiums: quick answers
What is the Super Eagles’ home stadium?
The MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, which seats 60,491. It opened in 2003 for the All-Africa Games and was renamed after Chief MKO Abiola in 2019.
What is the biggest stadium in Nigeria?
The MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with 60,491 seats.