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Oshogbo Stadium

Osogbo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Prime F.C. and Ila Orangun FC. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.

History

The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) banned the Oshogbo Stadium from hosting any of its league matches on December 6, 2021. The stadium was approved for renovation by the Government January 2022.

In February 2024,the stadium was shut down to repair the turf in preparation for the second half of the NNL. It was reopened March 2024.

Uses

The stadium is mainly for football use

References

  1. "Stadiums in Nigeria". World Stadiums. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  2. Ezediuno, Francis (2021-12-07). "NWFL bans Osogbo stadium from hosting matches over deplorable condition". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  3. Bamigbola, Bola (2022-01-14). "Oyetola approves renovation of Osogbo stadium". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  4. Newspaper, The Hope (2024-02-19). "Govt orders closure of Osogbo township stadium". The Hope Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

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