By Udoh Ndifreke, Abuja
Ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Akwa Ibom State on Friday, Governor Umo Eno, has purchased the entire tickets free for fans to cheer the national team to victory.
Kick- off time, according to the local organising committee (LOC), is 8:00pm, Nigerian time.
Commissioner for Sports in the State, Sir Monday Uko, who announced this in the early hours of Friday, said the gesture became necessary to galvanise the enthusiasm of fans in view of the prevailing hardship that could create apathy amongst the football fans.
“The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has procured all match tickets for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa, for free distribution to all Akwa Ibom indigenes and residents”.
“Governor Eno, a frontline supporter of the Super Eagles, therefore urges the people to come out in vast numbers to cheer the Super Eagles to victory, while also appealing for orderly conduct and a showcase of the renowned hospitality of Akwa Ibom people to our visitors.
