President Goodluck Jonathan will be a special guest of honor
at the inauguration of the Akwa Ibom Stadium when it opens on November 7. Other
iconic figures scheduled to attend the much-anticipated event include Brazilian
soccer legend Pele.
African Soccer Champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are
also billed to clash with neighbors and archrivals, the Ghana Black Stars in an
international friendly as part of highlights to officially inaugurate the new
facility in Uyo.
According to organizers, there will also be other activities
including music and dance lined up as part of business marking the opening of
the ultra-modern facility. They say the best of Akwa Ibom culture will be
showcased to spectators.
The 30,000 seating-capacity Akwa Ibom stadium is reputed to
be the best in the West African sub-region and has been compared to South
Africa's Soccer City.
Ghana and Nigeria have a healthy rivalry when it comes to
football and the choice of the Black Stars to open the stadium has been
welcomed by many.
Nigeria’s last group game against the Bafana Bafana of South
Africa in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will also be played at
this stadium on November 19.
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