National Teams
MKO Abiola Stadium poised to become permanent home of Super Eagles
By Dayo Awoniyi
The Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja is set for a major transformation as officials push to establish it as the official home of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, unveiled an ambitious redevelopment plan during the All Stars International Abuja Veterans Cup 2025.
Addressing an audience that included the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Dikko outlined a vision to reposition the stadium as a world-class sports and entertainment hub.
Under the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the stadium is earmarked to host global sporting events, including the Africa Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Plans for the revamped complex include state-of-the-art facilities such as a robotics and esports centre, shopping malls, hotels, a convention centre, and cultural arenas.
“The Moshood Abiola National Stadium should be the rightful home of the Super Eagles,” Dikko stated, emphasizing the symbolic and practical importance of anchoring the national team in the capital.
The 60,000-capacity stadium, one of the largest in Africa, has hosted numerous high-profile matches since its inauguration in 2003. However, its full potential has remained largely untapped in recent years.
Dikko believes the project will not only enhance Nigeria’s international sporting reputation but also generate economic growth, national pride, and improved infrastructure.
With renewed political will and strategic investments, the stadium’s transformation could mark a new chapter for Nigerian sports and elevate Abuja as a key destination for global competitions.
