One of Nigeria’s iconic stadiums, the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, is on the verge of a complete turnaround after works started on the ground courtesy of Sports Minister Sunday Dare’s Adopt-A-Pitch initiative.
After preliminary inspections and several weeks of work, rollers have now been deployed to the turf, as work enters a new phase.
Nigeria won its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in 1980 at this stadium, and it remains a landmark in the history of Nigerian football.
The Minister reiterated his commitment to infrastructural development, which has witnessed the rejuvenation of different grounds thus far in the country.
The Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja and the Daura Township Stadium have all been rejuvenated under Dare’s initiative.
The Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna and the Infrastructure in Ife have also been marked down for upgrading, as the adopt-a-Pitch initiatives continues to thrive.
