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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