Oshogbo Stadium Explained

Osogbo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.^[1] 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.^[2] The stadium was approved for renovation by the Government January 2022.^[3]

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.^[4]

Uses

The stadium is mainly for football use

References

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

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