Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has taken a serious step to rally assist for the Tremendous Eagles by distributing 30,000 free match tickets forward of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier towards Zimbabwe.
The extremely anticipated match is ready to happen on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo. The governor’s initiative goals to make sure a packed stadium because the Tremendous Eagles push for optimum factors of their qualification marketing campaign.
Confirming this in an announcement on Monday, the Commissioner for Sports activities, Paul Bassey, emphasised that the tickets are utterly free and urged followers to not purchase from anybody. He additionally harassed that solely ticket holders could be granted entry to the stadium, as no tickets could be distributed on the venue on match day.
“Consistent with his dedication to supporting the Tremendous Eagles, Governor Umo Eno has bought 30,000 match tickets for onward distribution to soccer followers and supporters,” the assertion learn. “These tickets will likely be accessible at designated centres throughout the state ranging from 5 p.m. as we speak, Monday, March 24.”
The assertion listed the next distribution centres:
All radio stations in Akwa Ibom
De Venus Bar and Restaurant, Stadium Street, Uyo
Uyo Township Stadium
Uyo Plaza Administration Committee Workplace, Ibom Plaza
All earlier ticket gross sales brokers and centres
Followers have been additionally reminded to stick to stadium guidelines and seating preparations. The commissioner assured that every one FIFA, CAF, and NFF rules could be strictly adopted, with safety companies on excessive alert to keep up order.
“This beneficiant gesture from Governor Umo Eno is to encourage residents and soccer lovers to end up in giant numbers and cheer the Tremendous Eagles to victory,” the assertion added.
With the state authorities’s backing, the Tremendous Eagles can anticipate a charged ambiance in Uyo as they purpose to take an enormous step in the direction of World Cup qualification.
