Teslim Stadium
Nigeria
Nigeria
Named in honour of Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, a pioneer of Nigerian football, the stadium plays an important role in hosting local and national competitions, while also serving as a venue for cultural and social events. Its management and successive renovations are part of the Lagos State government’s public policies aimed at promoting sport as a lever for social cohesion, youth development and urban influence. As such, the Teslim Balogun Stadium goes beyond its sporting function to become a symbolic instrument of the local authorities’ commitment to the social, cultural and identity development of the Lagos metropolis.
THE PROJECT :
Sports field
THE WORK :
Complete renovation of the natural grass pitch at Teslim Stadium in Nigeria
DETAILS:
Client : PECULIAR ULTIMATE CONCERNS LTD
Project
context
Teslim Stadium, performing well in all circumstances
Teslim Balogun Stadium is one of the main sports facilities in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. Located in the Surulere district, it is named after Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, an iconic figure in Nigerian football.
Primarily dedicated to football, the stadium hosts local and national league matches, major sporting competitions, as well as training sessions and community events. It is regularly used by local clubs and teams, making it a central venue for sporting life in Lagos.
Beyond sport, Teslim Balogun Stadium also serves as a venue for cultural, social and popular events, reinforcing its role as a gathering place for the people of Lagos. Due to its historical and functional importance, it remains a symbol of the sporting and cultural dynamism of the Nigerian metropolis.
Work
carried out
Complete renovation of the Teslim Stadium pitch
- Complete renovation on a total area of 7920 m² :
- Fine levelling and compaction of the platform
- Supply and installation of a peripheral and central drainage system
- Opening, filling and closing of trenches, underground drainage via trenches
- Installation of a layer of draining gravel
- Supply and installation of a substrate layer
- Supply and installation of an automatic watering system with a pump unit
- Sowing work with grass suited to the climate
- Growth period without sporting activity
- Supply and installation of a pair of complete football goals and 4 corner posts.
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