Abiola Babes F.C.

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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.

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Abiola Babes FC
Full nameAbiola Babes Football Club
Founded1980;44 years ago (1980)
Dissolved2001
Stadium MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta
Capacity23,325

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

1983

1985, 1987

Performance in CAF competitions

1986: First Round
1987: Semifinals

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