National Teams
Akwa Ibom State Governor purchases 30,000 tickets for fans ahead of Eagles clash with Warriors
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
In line with his determination and promise to mobilize support for the victory of the Nigeria senior men’s national team against 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 Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
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.
The Super Eagles expect to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket after Tuesday’s African Qualification Series Matchday 6 encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Sequel to the purchase of match tickets for onward distribution to fans, the following venues will serve as distribution centers for match tickets from 5pm today, Monday, March 24:
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 centers
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 tickets.
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 would be announced by the organizers.
5. All FIFA/CAF/NFF rules bordering on the organization of international football matches will be strictly adhered to.
6. Security agencies have been put on notice to ensure strict compliance with the aforementioned.