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Confluence Stadium

Coordinates: 07°48′48″N 06°41′54″E / 7.81333°N 6.69833°E / 7.81333; 6.69833
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Confluence Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Lokoja, Kogi State with a 25,000 seating capacity. It is the home ground of Kogi United and Confluence Queens in the Nigeria National League and Nigeria Women Premier League respectively. It was used as a temporary venue for the home games of Niger Tornadoes during the 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League. The Tornadoes permanent home stadium, however, remains Bako Kontagora Stadium.[1][2]

History

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The stadium was built in 1998 and upgraded to improve its standard in 2008.

Use

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Confluence Stadium is mostly used for football matches and occasionally for state and national ceremonial events, such as religious, political and social events.

References

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  1. ^ "Niger Tornadoes adopt Lokoja's Confluence Stadium as home ground". Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. ^ "LMC to inspect Lokoja's Confluence Stadium for Niger Tornadoes' NPFL games". goal.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
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07°48′48″N 06°41′54″E / 7.81333°N 6.69833°E / 7.81333; 6.69833