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Samson Siasia Sports Stadium

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Yenagoa Township Stadium, Bayelsa

Samson Siasia Sports Stadium is a multi-use[1] stadium located in the Yenagoa[2] metropolis, Nigeria.[3] It is currently used mostly for football matches[4] and it is the home stadium of both Ocean Boys FC and the Bayelsa United.[citation needed] The stadium[5] has a capacity of 5,000 people.[6] Before 2009, it was known as the Yenagoa[7] Township Stadium. It was rededicated in 2009 and was named after Samson Siasia.[8] Samson Siasia is a former Nigerian[9] soccer[10] player who has coached a number of teams and recorded a number of successes.[11] The Samson Siasia Stadium is the first environmentally friendly astro turf pitch in Africa.[12] The astro turf pitch was built by Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction and Development Ltd.[13][14][15]

References

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  1. ↑ "What does multi-use mean?". www.definitions.net. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Yenagoa Archives". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "Bayelsa gov. to complete renovation of Siasia stadium". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Football (Sky Sports)". SkySports. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "stadium | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "FCT council to complete 5,000 capacity mini stadium". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Yenagoa | Location, Facts, & Population | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  8. ↑ "Samson Siasia Stadium". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "Nigeria". United States Department of State. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  10. ↑ "Soccer24: Live Soccer Scores, Results. Online Football Results". www.soccer24.com. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  11. ↑ "SAMSON SIASIA: My goal against Argentina at USA '94 W/Cup gives me fond memories". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  12. ↑ kemisola (13 August 2021). "SAMSON SIASIA STADIUM YENAGOA". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  13. ↑ "Hoechy Development LTD™ – Construction, Engineering, Environmental Services & Procurement". Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  14. ↑ "Samson Siasia Stadium: Groundsmen begin special training". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Samson Siasia stadium to be ready by December, says contractor". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2021.

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