- Source: Sani Abacha Stadium
The Sani Abacha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is mostly used for football matches and athletics. The stadium is the home of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 16,000 and is named after General Sani Abacha, the deceased former military head of state.
The stadium has hosted several international competitions including the 2000 African Cup of Nations and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
During the 2017 NPFL season, Kano Pillars drew an average home attendance of 10,000 the highest ever recorded in the Nigerian league.
Football tournaments hosted
= 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
== 2000 African Cup of Nations
== 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
=See also
List of stadiums in Nigeria
Lists of stadiums
References
External links
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Mausoleum
- Nelson Mandela
- Sani Abacha Stadium
- Kano Pillars F.C.
- 2000 African Cup of Nations
- 2014 Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment tragedy
- 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
- 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
- Pillars Stadium
- List of stadiums in Nigeria
- Sergi Roberto
- Nigeria national football team
