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The Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, Nigeria, named the Liberty Stadium until 2010, is a historic 25,000 seat football stadium.HistoryConstructionThe stadium was opened in 1960 during the tenure of Chief Obafemi Awolowo as the Premier of the Western Region.African Cup of NationsIn 1980, the stadium hosted several matches during the African Cup of Nations, including a semi-final between Algeria and Egypt.FIFA World Youth ChampionshipIn 1999, the Liberty Stadium was selected along with eight other stadiums in Nigeria to host the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship. The stadium hosted all of the Group C matches, one of the Round of 16 matches, and one of the quarter-final matches.RenamingOn November 12, 2010, the stadium was renamed as the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium. The renaming of the stadium was announced by the Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, when he visited Chief Obafemi Awolwo’s widow, Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Awolowo.External linksWorld Stadiums: Liberty Stadium (Ibadan)
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