Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

5 Emordama - 5 months ago

By far the best stadium in Nigeria. Beautifully built, nice landscaping and aesthetically pleasing to behold.
While it may be hard to believe, the southern city of Uyo had no stadium with seats in 2007. Sports infrastructure policy changed as governor Godswill Akpabio took over.

First, he authorized renovation of the existing township stadium, then commissioned plans for a new larger one, able to hold international events.
And this birthed the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium we know now.

The stadium seats on a 36-hectare land, which was selected along the south-western highway bypass of Uyo.
This is a grandstand with necessary sporting and hospitality infrastructure (notably with a bullet-proof VIP and VVIP lounge) and remaining sections in the shape of a C.

With two tiers on the entire perimeter, the stadium holds 30,000 people on individual seats, offering complete cover from rain – very common in the coastal region of Akwa Ibom. There is room for temporary expansion by a couple thousand and foundations in place can support up to 60,000 capacity in the future.

A truly beautiful tourist destination. Opens 6:30AM - 6:00PM every day.

4 Witty Victor - 4 months ago

The Nest of Champions to the world!!!.
You can’t visit UYO and fail to see this amazing edifice.
It has hosted the CAF CONFEDERATION CUP FINALS and will surely get to host more big games.
My first visit was when Athletico Madrid played a friendly match against our Super Eagles.
A game viewed at 10:00 pm feels amazing

5 Olanrewaju Oyinbooke - a year ago

Being my first time at Uyo, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is also one of the highly recommended place worth visiting.

The road leading to the Stadium is very good and the centre is well situated.

The first thing I noticed is the landscape. There is a sufficient parking lots, and vast green land for long range sight relief.

The facility is 30,000 capacity and have VIP, VVIP seats.

I had fun exploring the track and taking nice pictures.

5 Amuta Chijike - 6 months ago

Also known as the nest of champions. It is 30,000 seater stadium. it is home ground of Akwa United and Dakada Fc. It has a track for athletics and a football pitch. It's is located in Idoro, Uyo.

5 Arungwa Kingsley - a year ago

This is one of the edifices you would love to see when you travel to Uyo. It been maintained every day and is in great shape. I have not entered inside but from the other pictures i saw, is a neat place. I will plan to watch Super Eagles next match.

4 Lois Freeman - 5 months ago

Awesome and exciting experience! Akwa United played good football.

5 Ndifreke Utip - 2 months ago

The serenity of the environment
Free access
Constant security personnel
Constant lighting