Uyo Township Stadium
Uyo Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Akwa United F.C. of the Nigerian Premier League. It is also a center for social, cultural, political, and religious events. The popular annual Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol, organized by the Akwa Ibom State Government, always holds at the stadium. The stadium is located close to a major market in Uyo City, called Akpan Andem Market. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.
Most local league games and political rallies in Uyo are hosted here.
References
- ^ editor (2019-05-02). "Policemen Beat NLC Official in Akwa Ibom". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Why Buhari Can't Use Stadium For Campaign, By Akwa Ibom Govt". Sahara Reporters. 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ admin (2017-12-21). "Gospel Singers Storm Uyo Friday for A'Ibom Christmas Carol Festival". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ Magazine, WetinHappen (2018-11-26). "#AKCarolsFest2018: AKWA IBOM CHRISTMAS CAROLS FESTIVAL RETURNS". Wetinhappen.com.ng. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ "Aity Dennis lights up Akwa Ibom State carols festival". Vanguard News. 2018-12-27. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ondo, Rivers agree to pay minimum wage". Guardian.ng. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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