National Stadium, Lagos
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| Full name | National Stadium |
|---|---|
| Former names | Surulere Stadium |
| Location | Surulere, Lagos |
| Owner | Nigerian government |
| Capacity | 55,000 (1972) 45,000 (1999) |
| Record attendance | 85,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1961 |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Renovated | 1972, 2024 |
| Expanded | 1972 |
| Architect | Isaac Fola-Alade |
| Project manager | Albino Luigino Davanzo |
| Tenants | |
| Cowrie Rugby Football Club (rugby union) | |
The Lagos National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. It comprises an Olympic-size swimming arena and a multipurpose arena used for athletics, rugby union, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, wrestling and boxing matches. It was used mostly for football matches until 2004. It has hosted several international competitions, including the 1980 African Cup of Nations final, the 2000 African Cup of Nations final, and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. It also served as the main stadium for the 1973 All-Africa Games.[1][2]
History
[edit | edit source]When the stadium was built in 1972, it had a capacity of 55,000.[3] The capacity was later reduced to 45,000 in 1999. The highest attendance, 85,000, was recorded in the final match of the African Cup of Nations in 1980 between Nigeria and Algeria.[4]
Its 50-meter pool was closed in 1999.[5]
For unknown reasons, the National Stadium had been left in dilapidated state since the early 2000s until 2022 when the FG began renovation work at the stadium.[6] It last hosted a national team game in 2004, with football matches moved to the nearby Teslim Balogun Stadium.[7] It is now occasionally used for religious gatherings[8] and has been taken over by area boys[9] and squatters.[10] In 2009, the National Sports Commission begun a concerted effort to bring the facility back to world class status.[11]
Notable football events
[edit | edit source]| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Round |
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| 8 March 1980 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 3–1 | File:Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzania | Group A |
| File:Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Egypt | 2–1 | File:Flag of Côte d'Ivoire.svg Ivory Coast | ||
| 12 March 1980 | File:Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Egypt | 2–1 | File:Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzania | |
| File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 0–0 | File:Flag of Côte d'Ivoire.svg Ivory Coast | ||
| 15 March 1980 | File:Flag of Côte d'Ivoire.svg Ivory Coast | 1–1 | File:Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzania | |
| File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 1–0 | File:Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Egypt | ||
| 19 March 1980 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 1–0 | File:Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco | Semifinal |
| 21 March 1980 | File:Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco | 2–0 | File:Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Egypt | Third place match |
| 22 March 1980 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 3–0 | File:Flag of Algeria.svg Algeria | Final |
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| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Attendance | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2000 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 4–2 | File:Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia | 80,000 | Group D |
| 25 January 2000 | File:Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco | 1–0 | File:Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Congo | 8,000 | |
| 28 January 2000 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 0–0 | File:Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Congo | 60,000 | |
| 29 January 2000 | File:Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia | 0–0 | File:Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco | 5,000 | |
| 1 February 2000 | File:Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia | 2–2 | File:Flag of Senegal.svg Senegal | 2,000 | Group C |
| 3 February 2000 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 2–0 | File:Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco | 60,000 | Group D |
| 7 February 2000 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | File:Flag of Senegal.svg Senegal | Quarterfinal | |
| 10 February 2000 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 2–0 | File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa | Semifinal | |
| 13 February 2000 | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | File:Flag of Cameroon.svg Cameroon | Final |
See also
[edit | edit source]Architecture
[edit | edit source]The National Stadium was designed by Fola Alade Associates in the year 1970. Construction and supervision took place between 1971 and 1973 by Fola Alade the architect who designed the stadium, before the All African games that happened in 1973 you can find more details here. The stadium was used as the major sporting facility for the games.[1]
Gallery
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Pan African Games Lagos January 7–18, 1973. Runners in the starting position on courts
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Swimming Pool In National Stadium Lagos
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