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The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose complex in Asaba, in Nigeria's Delta State.
The main venue at the complex is the Governor Okowa Main Bowl, the football and athletics stadium. It was formerly known as Asaba township stadium, and has been renamed after Nigerian footballer Stephen Keshi. The stadium hosted the 2018 African Championships in Athletics and has a capacity of 22,000 people, all covered. It was commissioned in 2018.
Location
History
Stephen Keshi Stadium was previously known as Asaba Township Stadium. It was renamed after Stephen Keshi, a popular Nigerian football star and manager who died in 2016.
In 2024, the stadium was given a face-lift in preparation for hosting the 8th National Youth Games.
Use
See also
List of stadiums in Nigeria
Lists of stadiums
References
External links
ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP: OKOWA ORDERS CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AROUND STEPHEN KESHI’S STADIUM (Delta State government site)
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Stephen Keshi Stadium
- Bendel Insurance F.C.
- Delta Queens F.C.
- List of stadiums in Nigeria
- Asaba
- Nigeria national football team
- Asaba Super Cup
- 2018 African Championships in Athletics
- 2023–24 NWFL Premiership
- Nigeria national under-23 football team
