Samson Siasia Sports Stadium

Yenagoa Township Stadium, Bayelsa

Samson Siasia Sports Stadium is a multi-use[1] stadium located in the Yenagoa[2] metropolis, Nigeria.[3] It is currently used mostly for football matches[4] and it is the home stadium of both Ocean Boys FC and the Bayelsa United.[citation needed] The stadium[5] has a capacity of 5,000 people.[6] Before 2009, it was known as the Yenagoa[7] Township Stadium. It was rededicated in 2009 and was named after Samson Siasia.[8] Samson Siasia is a former Nigerian[9] soccer[10] player who has coached a number of teams and recorded a number of successes.[11] The Samson Siasia stadium is the first environmentally friendly astro turf pitch in Africa.[12] The astro turf pitch was built by Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction and Development Ltd.[13][14][15]

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  11. ^ "SAMSON SIASIA: My goal against Argentina at USA '94 W/Cup gives me fond memories". Vanguard News. 2020-07-04. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
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  14. ^ "Samson Siasia Stadium: Groundsmen begin special training". The Sun Nigeria. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  15. ^ "Samson Siasia stadium to be ready by December, says contractor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2021-09-11.