It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the Wikki Tourists.

The stadium has a capacity of 11,000 and was opened in 1985 and named after Nigeria's first prime minister, Tafawa Balewa.

[1][2] Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium was one of the 8 venues used for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria, hosting 3 matches.

[3] Its first game at the tournament between Nigeria and Argentina at the group stage recorded an attendance of 11,467 people.

[4] Distinguishing features of the stadium include a world-class FIFA standard scoreboard, LED display and energy saving floodlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV) for security surveillance, and an ultra-modern media centre.