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Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium

Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City Edo State
Location	Benin City
Coordinates	6°19′56″N 5°36′40″E / 6.33222°N 5.61111°E / 6.33222; 5.61111
Capacity	19,500
Opened	1985
Tenants
Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC

The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Originally known as Ogbe Stadium, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC.

The stadium has a sitting capacity of 19,500 after extensive renovation by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in 2018.

It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. In Feb. 2009, the stadium was banned by the National League for having an unsafe, below-standard playing surface.

Since Adams Oshiomhole assumed office as governor in 2008, there have been significant changes in the stadium, like new FIFA approved turf playing pitch and so many others. In 2018, the Obaseki-led administration, in line with its Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) agenda, embarked on a total overhaul and reconstruction of the stadium's facilities. All the seats in the previous 20,000-capacity stadium were replaced with modern ones, the synthetic grass in the pitch was replaced with natural grass and the tartan tracks replaced. In the course of the reconstruction, drains were constructed to deal with the flooding challenge in the stadium.

Since the completion of renovations, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium has hosted national tournaments and competitions such as the 2020 National Sports Festival, the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) trails for Commonwealth Games

On the back of Obaseki's reenactment of sports in the state, the home team of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Bendel Insurance, recently regained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League.

History

The stadium was named after Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, who served from 1967 to 1975 and again from 1983 to 1984. During his tenure, Ogbemudia invested heavily in sports development in the state, leading to the construction of the stadium.

Renovation

Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was renovated ahead of the Super Eagles African Cup of Nations Games 2022 qualifiers game. The renovation included the installation of a grass turf.

Senia or Internationa. l Games

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Score	Competition	Goalscorers	Attendance
23 August 1983	Nigeria	Morocco	0-0	ANC Qualifying	NA
2 June 2001	Nigeria	Madagascar	1-0	ANC Qualifying	Akwuegbu 5'	15,000
21 June 2003	Nigeria	Angola	2-2	ANC Qualifying	K. Uche 56', Odemwingie 62' (pen.); Figueiredo 9', Akwa 54'	15,000
12 November 2011	Nigeria	Botswana	0-0	Friendly	NA

See also

• List of stadiums in Nigeria
• Lists of stadiums

References

1. AriseNews (2020-10-14). "S/Eagles To Play Next AFCON 2022 QuaIifier at 'Brand New' Stadium in Benin". Arise News. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
2. "Buhari Hails Obaseki's Investments in Sports, Revamp of Ogbemudia Stadium". ThisDay. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
3. "Obaseki parades new features of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, assures more investment in sports". The Nigerian Observer. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
4. National League Bans Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
5. "MEGA MILESTONES IN EDO STATE: The Revamped Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium – Edo State Government". 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
6. "Edo State Sports Commission". 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
7. AriseNews (2020-10-14). "S/Eagles To Play Next AFCON 2022 QuaIifier at 'Brand New' Stadium in Benin". Arise News. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
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State capital: Benin City
Local government areas	Akoko Edo Egor Esan Central Esan North-East Esan South-East Esan West Etsako Central Etsako East Etsako West Igueben Ikpoba Okha Orhionmwon Oredo Ovia North-East Ovia South-West Owan East Owan West Uhunmwonde
Education	Universities Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University Polytechnics Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic Colleges of education College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College Secondary schools Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School
Healthcare	Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital University of Benin Teaching Hospital See also: List of hospitals in Edo State
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Transportation	Benin Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Tourist attractions	Landmarks Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral Sports venues Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Parks Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo Reserves Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve
Sport clubs	Edo Queens F.C. Bendel Insurance F.C. Bendel United F.C.
Culture	Igue festival Literature
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