Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bauchi, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the Wikki Tourists. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 and was opened in 1985 and named after Nigeria's first prime minister, Tafawa Balewa. In 2024, the Bauchi State Government announced plans to remodel the stadium to a 30,000-capacity venue in partnership with private investors.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium was one of the 8 venues used for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria, hosting 3 matches. Its first game at the tournament between Nigeria and Argentina at the group stage recorded an attendance of 11,467 people.
Distinguishing features of the stadium include a world-class FIFA standard scoreboard, LED display and energy saving floodlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV) for security surveillance, and an ultra-modern media centre. It also houses an Olympic-size 10-lane swimming pool.
Notable matches 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Attendance Round8 April 19993–19,000Group E11 April 19991–32–015 April 19991–1 8,000Round of 16
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Attendance Round30 October 20091–211,467Group A5 November 20091–1 11,589Round of 168 November 20091–1 11,532Quarter-final
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