The beautiful City of Uyo is the perfect setting
for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria.
Come November 7, 2015, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency
Godwin Akpabio, will lead the government and people of Akwa Ibom state
in opening the Akwa Ibom International Stadium aptly nicknamed the Nest
of Champions.
The truly amazing sporting edifice is an Olympic
Sized stadium is a 30,000 capacity ultra modern complex that is already
regarded as the best in the West African region and compared with South
Africa’s Soccer city. Continue below…
Modelled after the Allianz Arena in Germany, the
home ground of reigning German Champions Bayern Munich, the Stadium
boasts 4 -tier, covered, seating terrace, all-natural grass, high-tech
floodlights and security cameras, 36 emergency exits, bullet proof VVIP
and VIP along with other ultra-modern facilities.
The stadium will be opened with a friendly
match between long time rivals, Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars
of Ghana on Friday, November 7 at 3pm, with notable dignitaries from all
over in attendance.
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