Why I’m rebuilding Ahmadu Bello stadium to a FIFA-standard hybrid pitch – Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani is rebuilding the deteriorated Ahmadu Bello Stadium into a 33,000-capacity facility with a FIFA-standard hybrid pitch, as part of efforts to restore Kaduna’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading football centres.
The governor said the reconstruction was necessary to restore the glory of Kaduna football, noting that the stadium, built in 1964 with a 16,000-seat capacity, had deteriorated to the point where he had to seek President Bola Tinubu’s approval to take over the facility.
Beyond the stadium project, the governor said Kaduna was investing heavily in sports because of football’s potential to generate revenue through hospitality, transportation and other sectors.
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