Governor Uba Sani is rebuilding Ahmadu Bello stadium to meet FIFA standards. The rebuilt stadium will have a seating capacity of 33,000. A hybrid grass-and-synthetic pitch is also part of the plan.
The governor described the planned pitch as FIFA-standard. Further details about the rebuilding project are available from the source.
The source provides more information about Governor Sani's plans for the stadium, including his reasons for the rebuild.
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