Stadium news #42
The construction of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in the Nigerian city of Lagos started in 1984. The construction got stalled. The venue, which has an athletics track, opened in 2007. Vandrezzer Football Club, the first Nigerian sports club with 1 million followers on its main social media page, played numerous matches at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The football club was founded in 2019.
The roof
The decision to ad a roof to the Teslim Balogun Stadium has raised fears of a collapse. An official said there is no cause for alarm. She explained that a team of engineers had certified the stadium safe for the work to commence. Various pillars had been mounted around the seating area, preparing it to become a covered venue. Some people said the foundation may not be strong enough to withstand the heavy pillars. The all-covered Teslim Balogun Stadium is scheduled to be ready within a few months.
