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Sani Abacha Stadium

Coordinates: 11°59′59″N 8°31′45″E / 11.99972°N 8.52917°E / 11.99972; 8.52917
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Sani Abacha Stadium
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LocationKano, Nigeria
Coordinates11°59′59″N 8°31′45″E / 11.99972°N 8.52917°E / 11.99972; 8.52917
OwnerNigerian Government
Capacity16,000[1]
SurfaceGrass
Opened1998
Tenants
Kano Pillars

The Sani Abacha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is mostly used for football matches and athletics. The stadium is the home of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 16,000 and is named after General Sani Abacha, the deceased former military head of state.

The stadium has hosted several international competitions including the 2000 African Cup of Nations and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

During the 2017 NPFL season, Kano Pillars drew an average home attendance of 10,000 the highest ever recorded in the Nigerian league.

Football tournaments hosted

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Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Attendance Round
5 April 1999  Cameroon 2–1  Japan 12,000 Group E
 England 0–1  United States 19,000
8 April 1999  Cameroon 1–0  England 12,000
14 April 1999  Republic of Ireland 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p)  Nigeria 20,000 Round of 16
Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Attendance Round
23 January 2000  Egypt 2–0  Zambia 18,000 Group C
25 January 2000  Burkina Faso 1–3  Senegal 12,000
28 January 2000  Egypt 1–0  Senegal 30,000
29 January 2000  Zambia 1–1  Burkina Faso 5,000
1 February 2000  Egypt 4–2  Burkina Faso 17,000
3 February 2000  Tunisia 1–0  Congo 12,000 Group D
7 February 2000  Egypt 0–1  Tunisia 12,000 Quarterfinal
Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Attendance Round
26 October 2009  United Arab Emirates 2–0  Malawi 8,500 Group E
 Spain 2–1  United States 19,500
29 October 2009  United States 1–0  Malawi 9,000
 United Arab Emirates 1–3  Spain 20,000
1 November 2009  Malawi 1–4 7,000
 Italy 0–0  Uruguay 20,000 Group F
5 November 2009  Spain 4–1  Burkina Faso 14,000 Round of 16

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BBC News Online | Africa | Sport | Cup of Nations | Venue Guide | Kano".
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