The
new ultra-modern stadium in Uyo was commissioned on Friday evening by
President Goodluck Jonathan amidst pomp and celebration.
President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, commissioned the new 30,000 seats ultra-modern Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo
He
was assisted by neighbouring west African presidents - Ghana's John
Dramani Mahama and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara alongside host
governor Godswill Akpabio.
Governor Akpabio
showcased the new sporting edifice which has a bullet–proof State Box
which has 70 seats. It is modeled in outlook after Johannesburg’s
Soccercity and Bayern Munich’s Alianz Arena.
In his address at
the commissioning, Akpabio announced that they will host an
international friendly between Nigeria and Brazil on March 29, 2015.
The
stadium is already approved by Caf to host the final 2015 Africa Cup of
Nations qualifying game between Nigeria and South Africa on 19
November, 2014.
The stadium was commissioned amidst much pomp
and celebration with brass bands, march pasts and big music acts Mavin,
Kcee and Mish.
The Super Eagles’ B Team took on Ghana’s U23 side in the first game to be played at the grounds.
Credit: Goal
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