National Stadium, Lagos

6°29′49″N 3°21′53″E / 6.49694°N 3.36472°E / 6.49694; 3.36472

National Stadium, Lagos
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Full nameNational Stadium
Former namesSurulere Stadium
LocationSurulere, Lagos
OwnerNigerian government
Capacity55,000 (1972)
45,000 (1999)
Record attendance85,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1961
Opened1961
Renovated1972, 2024
Expanded1972
ArchitectIsaac Fola-Alade
Project managerAlbino Luigino Davanzo
Tenants
Cowrie Rugby Football Club (rugby union)
Side view of the Indoor Sports Complex

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]

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