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2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: GOVERNOR UMO ENO PURCHASES 30,000 MATCH TICKETS FOR FANS
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2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: GOVERNOR UMO ENO PURCHASES 30,000 MATCH TICKETS FOR FANS
In line with his determination and promise to mobilize support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification match scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Sequel to the purchase of match tickets for onward distribution to fans, the following venues will serve as distribution centres for match tickets from 5 p.m. today, Monday, March 24:
1. All radio stations
2. De Venus Bar and Restaurant, Stadium Road, Uyo
3. Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo
4. Plaza Management Committee Office, Ibom Plaza, Uyo
5. All previous sales agents and centres
Consequently, fans are to note the following:
1. The tickets are FREE. Do not BUY tickets from anybody.
2. No person will be permitted entry into the stadium without a ticket.
3. Tickets will not be distributed at the stadium. Fans without tickets should not be found within the stadium vicinity.
4. Fans in the stadium must be orderly and must abide by the seating arrangements and instructions as announced by the organizers.
5. All FIFA/CAF/NFF rules governing the organization of international football matches will be strictly adhered to.
6. Security agencies have been put on notice to ensure strict compliance with all the aforementioned guidelines.
This gesture by His Excellency is to encourage citizens and residents of the state to come out en masse and cheer the Super Eagles to victory.
Signed:
ELDER PAUL BASSEY
Honourable Commissioner for Sports
Akwa Ibom State
Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has confirmed Ademola Lookman is available for Sunday’s Serie A clash with Torino.
Juric however said the Nigeria international is not in his best physical condition.
Lookman trained with his Atalanta teammates for the first time on Thursday, since pushing to join Inter Milan during the transfer window.
The 27-year-old is yet to feature for the Bergamo club this season.
The winger however made two appearances for Nigeria two weeks ago.
Juric disclosed that Lookman was warmly received on his return to the squad.
“He’s spoken with me, the team and my staff. He was well received and from tomorrow, he will begin to be available to us,” Juric told a pre-match press conference on Saturday.
“He’s not in the best condition given that he’s been training alone up until now. He did very well in training (on Friday).”
Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has insisted that it will be “special” for new Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho when both teams clash in the UEFA Champions League in the coming months.
Mourinho was recently appointed as Benfica’s new manager after he was sacked by Fenerbahce.
However, the 62-year-old is now set to face his former club, Real Madrid, in the league phase of the Champions League on January 28, 2026.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash with Espanyol on Saturday, Alonso said of Mourinho (via Madrid Xtra on X): “Playing against Mourinho? I had the chance to face him when he was at Roma and I was at Leverkusen.
“It will be special for him. It was three very intense years, very important. He has a huge affection for this club.”
Mourinho has faced Alonso in the Europa League in the past during his time at AS Roma.
The Portuguese led Roma to beat Bayer Leverkusen under the guidance of Alonso in the past.
Lydia Monyepao, the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association, SAFA, has confirmed they have received communication from FIFA over an investigation into the Teboho Mokoena suspension saga.
The world football governing body has written to Bafana Bafana, demanding an explanation as to how Mokoena played against Lesotho in March this year.
The midfielder was ineligible to feature in the 2026 World Cup qualifier having picked up two yellow cards.
FIFA’s investigation could now overturn South Africa’s 2-0 win to a 3-0 defeat.
“We have received communication from FIFA about the investigation they have launched in terms of the Lesotho match that Teboho Mokoena was fielded, we received it yesterday,” Monyepao said via Idiski Times.
“So we’re preparing our response to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee which is ultimately required of us as an association…”
With two games left to play, Nigeria occupy third spot in Group C with 11 points, trailing South Africa, who have 17 points, and Benin Republic on 14 points.
Both Benin and Nigeria will be eagerly awaiting FIFA’s verdict on the matter.
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