A TOUR TO THE UJE STADIUM CALABAR
History of Calabar Stadium The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 and opened in 1977. It has been short-listed as a stadium for the 2009 FIFA U-17 world cup. The U.J. Esuene stadium inaugurated on the 2 nd April 1977 with a match between Bennis Bendel Insurance F.C. and newly formed Calabar Rovers of Calabar. Calabar is the capital of Cross Rivers State Nigeria. It was originally zone/port, an international airport and seaport, an indegraded sports stadium complex of Calabar, a slave history park and several historical and cultural landmasses. The multi-purpose stadium is named after the Late Brigadier Udoakaha Jacob Esuene, who was an air force officer who became military governor of South-Eastern State (now known as Cross River State). Safety/security This is a very safe location What to bring Before heading to U. J Esuene stadium here are some helpful things to take along with you. - Your football kits - ...