Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Football stadium in Bauchi State, Nigeria
The Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium accommodates 25,000 spectators and features a synthetic turf field, LED scoreboards, and modern floodlighting systems.
Established in 1963 as the home ground for Railway Football Club, the stadium underwent major expansions between 1964 and 1966 to become a provincial venue.
The stadium serves as the home ground for Wikki Tourists football club and hosts regional tournaments that strengthen local sports communities in Nigeria.
The venue includes an Olympic-size swimming pool with ten lanes, an advanced media center, and closed-circuit television systems for security monitoring.
During the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the stadium hosted three international matches, including a game between Nigeria and Argentina with 11,467 attendees.
Location: Bauchi State
Inception: 1985
Capacity: 25000
Address: Ibo street by Murtala Mohammed Way, Bauchi.
GPS coordinates: 10.31944,9.83528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:49
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