In line with his determination and promise to moblise support for the victory of the Super Eagles 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 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Governor, Pastor Eno has promised to provide a football friendly environment for the Super Eagles to conquer the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Uyo today.
The Governor, who spoke through his Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, stated this during the team’s first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday, where he officially welcomed the team to the state for the all important qualifying match.
While congratulating the team for the spirited performance that earned them a deserving victory over Rwanda in Kigali, Governor Eno charged them to put behind Friday’s outing and focus on the next game in order to get the maximum points which will further brighten their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Governor called on all Akwa Ibomites in particular, and Nigerians generally to turn out en masse with their green and white colours to cheer the Super Eagles to victory against their opponent.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Sports, Akwa Ibom State, Elder Paul Bassey, he said 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.
In the same vein, the General Secretary of NFF, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has confirmed that the first 500 persons to buy match tickets for the match would get a Super Eagles’ home jersey.
“We are calling on Nigerians to come out in large numbers to support the Super Eagles on Tuesday. The team needs the support. When we played Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, the Rwandans filled up the Amahoro Stadium to its full capacity. Let our people also come out in throngs and cheer the Eagles.
“We are also appealing to fans to come to the stadium in Nigerian colours. Let us fill up the stadium in green and white colours, and drum and dance to support the team.”
The NFF has also confirmed that match tickets will be available for sale on match day, with the VIP tickets going for N3000 and the regular seats for the sum of N1000 each.