By Mudasiru Azeez Alabi
Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Zimbabwe’s warriors scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Akwa Ibom state.
Elder Paul Bassey the state commissioner for Sport made this clear on Monday morning, that this step of the government is to encourage the fans and supporters of Super Eagles of Nigeria to cheer up the player ahead of the match.
Bassey the state commissioner for Sport warned fans and supporters of Super Eagles not to buy any tickets from anyone, he said having too much crowd inside the stadium can bring victory for the Super against Zimbabwe Warriors, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The state commissioner of Sport Elder Paul Bassey warned the supporters without a ticket not to be seen around the stadium premises and if anyone was caught they would be found guilty, a free ticket would be available at all radio stations, De Venus Bar and Restaurant, Uyo Township Stadium. He urges all fans and supporters to get their free tickets by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 24.
He also promised maximum security for everyone who came to watch the match on March 24, he advised everyone inside the stadium to sit properly in order not to cause violence.