Nigerian football club
Abiola Babes F.C. was a Nigerian football team that played in Abeokuta. It was owned by businessman Bashorun Moshood K Abiola. The team was promoted to the Nigeria First Division in 1984 and went on to be the FA Cup champions in 1985 and 1987.
Football club
Abiola Babes FCFull name | Abiola Babes Football Club |
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Founded | 1980; 44 years ago (1980) |
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Dissolved | 2001 |
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Stadium | MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta |
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Capacity | 23,325 |
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After a period of hiatus in the 1990s, the team reformed in May 2000 but was disbanded the next year for lack of funds.[1][2]
Their last game was in the 2001 Challenge Cup against NIPOST FC.[3]
Achievements
- Nigeria 2nd Division Champion
1983
1985, 1987
- 1986: First Round
- 1987: Semifinals
References