The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria. Come tomorrow
Nov. 7, the Governor of Akwa
Ibom State, 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. See the amazing photos after the cut...
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.
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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