U. J. Esuene Stadium, Multi-purpose stadium in Calabar, Nigeria.
The U. J. Esuene Stadium contains green grass playing field, electronic scoreboard, modern floodlights, and seating sections across multiple tiers for supporters.
The stadium opened its gates in 1977 with an inaugural match between Bendel Insurance Football Club and the local team Calabar Rovers.
Local football fans gather at the stadium to support Calabar Rovers, creating energetic match atmospheres with traditional Nigerian football songs and chants.
The facility maintains regular operating hours from Monday through Saturday, with dedicated parking areas and multiple entrance gates for efficient crowd management.
During the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the stadium hosted eight international matches, including a quarter-final between South Korea and Nigeria.
Location: Calabar
Inception: 1977
Capacity: 25000
GPS coordinates: 4.96756,8.32686
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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