| Location | Kano, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°59′59″N 8°31′45″E / 11.99972°N 8.52917°ECoordinates: 11°59′59″N 8°31′45″E / 11.99972°N 8.52917°E |
| Owner | Nigerian Government |
| Capacity | 16,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Tenants | |
| Kano Pillars | |
Sani Abacha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Kano Pillars F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 16,000. It is named after deceased former military dictator Sani Abacha. It hosted several international competitions including the 2000 African Cup of Nations and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.