Stephen Keshi Stadium
{{short description|Stadium in Asaba}}
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| image = Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba 2.jpg
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| fullname = Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
| former_names = Asaba Township Stadium
| location = Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
| coordinates = {{coord|6.20628|6.72244|type:landmark_globe:earth_region:NG|display=ti}}
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| owner = Delta State Government
| surface = Grass
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| capacity = 22,000
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The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose complex in Asaba, in Nigeria's Delta State.{{Cite web |title=Nigeria: Delta Queens Crowned FA Cup Champions |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200612041639.html}}
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.[http://sunnewsonline.com/stephen-keshi-rests-asaba-stadium/ At last, Stephen Keshi rests in Asaba]. The Sun (2018-07-15). Retrieved on 2018-07-15.[https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/07/18/history-beacons-as-stephen-keshi-stadium-is-being-test-run/ History Beacons as Stephen Keshi Stadium Is Being Test-Run]. ThisDay (2018-07-18). Retrieved on 2018-07-18. The stadium hosted the 2018 African Championships in Athletics and has a capacity of 22,000 people,[https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/stephen-keshi-stadium-ready-in-april-for-africa-senior-athletic-championship-okowa.html Stephen Keshi Stadium ready in April for Africa Senior Athletic Championship - Okowa]. Daly Trust (2018-01-13). Retrieved on 2018-01-13.[https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/07/asaba-stadium-new-hope-arises-after-19-years/ Asaba Stadium: New hope arises after 19 years]. New Telegraph (2018-07-13). Retrieved on 2018-07-13. all covered. It was commissioned in 2018.
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Location
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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.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-06 |title=8Th NYG: Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba wears new look - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/8th-nyg-stephen-keshi-stadium-asaba-wears-new-look/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=dailytrust.com/ |language=en-US}}
Use
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See also
References
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External links
- [https://deltastate.gov.ng/ATHLETIC-CHAMPIONSHIP-Okowa-Orders-Construction-Of-Roads-Around-Stephen-Keshis-Stadium ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP: OKOWA ORDERS CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AROUND STEPHEN KESHI’S STADIUM (Delta State government site)]
Category:Football venues in Nigeria
Category:Multi-purpose stadiums in Nigeria
Category:Athletics (track and field) venues in Nigeria
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