Ahmadu Bello Stadium

The Ahmadou Bello Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was designed in 1965 by the English architects Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry. As of 2016, it is used mostly for football matches.The stadium has a capacity of 16,000 [1] [2] people.

The stadium comprises a main section for track and field events, as well as football and two indoor sports centers.

There have been a widespread protest to stop playing International Football in the stadium to avoid terrorist attacks that have taken over the Northern States of Nigeria which are mainly Muslims dominated.

Coordinates: 10°29′58″N 7°25′53″E / 10.49944°N 7.43139°E / 10.49944; 7.43139

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