Yakubu Gowon Stadium


Yakubu Gowon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Elekahia suburb of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Rivers United F.C., formerly Dolphins F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 16,000.
In 2015, it was renamed after former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon.

Events

1999 FIFA World Youth Championship

DateTeam 1ResultTeam 2AttendanceRound
8 April 19990–316,000Group F
11 April 19991–516,000Group F
11 April 19991–316,000Group F
15 April 19993–215,600Round of 16