Yenagoa Township Stadium

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Yenagoa Township Stadium, Bayelsa

Samson Siasia Sports Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in the Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria.[1] It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of both Ocean Boys FC and Bayelsa United.[2] The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.[3] Before 2009, it was known as the Yenagoa Township Stadium. It was rededicated in 2009 and was named after former Nigeria standout Samson Siasia.[4] Samson Siasia is a former Nigerian soccer player who has coached a number of teams and recorded a number of successes.[5] The Samson Siasia stadium is the first environmentally friendly astro turf pitch in Africa.[citation needed] The astro turf pitch was built by Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction and Development Ltd.[6][7]

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  1. ^ "Bayelsa gov. to complete renovation of Siasia stadium". Businessday NG. 2016-09-03. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  2. ^ "Here Are Top 13 Interesting Places In Bayelsa State You Would Like To Visit - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  3. ^ "FCT council to complete 5,000 capacity mini stadium". Vanguard News. 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  4. ^ "Samson Siasia Stadium". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  5. ^ "SAMSON SIASIA: My goal against Argentina at USA '94 W/Cup gives me fond memories". Vanguard News. 2020-07-04. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  6. ^ "Samson Siasia Stadium: Groundsmen begin special training". The Sun Nigeria. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  7. ^ "Samson Siasia stadium to be ready by December, says contractor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2021-09-11.

Coordinates: 4°55′58″N 6°16′0″E / 4.93278°N 6.26667°E / 4.93278; 6.26667

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