The impressive Akwa Ibom International Stadium set for opening

by Jewel Stephen

The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria.

On Friday, 7 November, 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.

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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.

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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.

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The stadium will be opened with a friendly match between long time rivals, Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana on Friday, 7 November at 3pm, with notable dignitaries from all over Nigeria and beyond, in attendance.

Comments (5)

  1. When the righteousman rule, the people rejoicing, May the good Lord bless our dear governor, Godswill Obot Akpabio – the man of excellent. I am proud to be the son of the Promise Land (Akwa Abasi Ibom State.)

  2. When men of goodwill lead, their works speak volumes. Akpabio has exemplified this.the talking drums governors should bury their heads in shame.leadership is about good works and services and not about hooliganism.

  3. It’s a dream come true for the people of akwa ibom state, i would to thank the people, bodies, the vision riders who made this project a reality. God bless akwa ibom state and nigeria.

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