IN line with his determination and promise to mobilise support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification match scheduled for today (Tuesday 25 March 2025) at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
A statement endorsed by Elder Paul Bassey, the state Commissioner for Sports, says sequel to the purchase of match tickets for onward distribution to fans, the following venues will serve as distribution centres for match tickets from 5 p.m. from Monday 24 March
- 1. All radio stations
- 2. De Venus Bar and Restaurant, Stadium Road, Uyo
- 3. Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo
- 4. Plaza Management Committee Office, Ibom Plaza, Uyo
- 5. All previous sales agents and centres
Consequently, fans are to note the following:
- 1. The tickets are FREE. Do not BUY tickets from anybody.
- 2. No person will be permitted entry into the stadium without a ticket.
- 3. Tickets will not be distributed at the stadium. Fans without tickets should not be found within the stadium vicinity.
- 4. Fans in the stadium must be orderly and must abide by the seating arrangements and instructions as announced by the organisers.
- 5. All FIFA/CAF/NFF rules governing the organization of international football matches will be strictly adhered to.
- 6. Security agencies have been put on notice to ensure strict compliance with all the aforementioned guidelines.
“This gesture by His Excellency is to encourage citizens and residents of the state to come out en masse and cheer the Super Eagles to victory,” Elder Bassey stated.
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