Super Eagles vs Sao Tome: Governor Eno to give 30,000 tickets for free

In order to give supporters the chance to see this thrilling game, Governor Umo Uno has paid for more than 30,000 tickets. Image Credit - X/Super Eagles

Super Eagles vs Sao Tome: Governor Eno to give 30,000 tickets for free

Tosin Abayomi 06:30 - 09.09.2023

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno will provide 30,000 tickets to watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Sao Tome.

Tickets for this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group-A qualification game between Nigeria and So Tomé and Principe will be discounted for the first 5,000 people who arrive at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, met the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday at their camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene. 

Governor Umo Eno will give out 30,000 free tickets for Super Eagles vs. Sao Tome

Governor Eno initially bought 5,000 tickets in various categories, which will be distributed for free starting at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the game.

This was revealed in a statement by the Akwa Ibom state organizing committee for the renowned international match.

According to reports, normal tickets cost N200, VIP tickets cost N500, and VVIP tickets cost N1,000.

Super Eagles are overwhelming favorites as Osimhen scored four goals when they thrashed Sao Tome 10-0 in the first leg at Agadir.
Super Eagles are overwhelming favorites as Osimhen scored four goals when they thrashed Sao Tome 10-0 in the first leg at Agadir.

In order to give supporters the chance to see this thrilling game, Governor Umo Uno has paid for more than 30,000 tickets.

The Governor made the decision to purchase an additional 25,000 tickets for the AFCON 2023 qualification game because of the overwhelmingly high demand for them when they were first made available.

All 30,000 match tickets will be given away for free to fans, making it possible for anyone who wants to attend this fantastic event to do so.

Ekong made his remarks about the Super Eagles after their latest training for the game against Sao Tome. Image Credit - Instagram/Ekong
Ekong made his remarks about the Super Eagles after their latest training for the game against Sao Tome. Image Credit - Instagram/Ekong

There is no need to buy tickets for this game, fans just need to show up at the stadium before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the game to get a free ticket at the gate.

An official announcement bearing Sir Monday Ebong Uko's signature, the state commissioner for youth development and sports, announced this outstanding endeavor by the Governor.

The governor posed with a photo of Super Eagles captain jersey Ekong, who promised Minister of Sports Owan Enoh a victory against Sao Tome and Principe.

The Governor made the decision to purchase an additional 25,000 tickets for the AFCON 2023 qualification game because of the overwhelmingly high demand for them when they were first made available. - Image Credit - X/Super Eagles
The Governor made the decision to purchase an additional 25,000 tickets for the AFCON 2023 qualification game because of the overwhelmingly high demand for them when they were first made available. - Image Credit - X/Super Eagles

Time for Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Parrots of Sao Tome and Principe

With 12 points from 5 games in Group A of the qualifiers, Nigeria, who has already qualified for the continental championship, needs to avoid losing to Sa Tomé and Principe in order to take first place. 

On September 10, 2023, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the game between Nigeria and So Tomé and Principe is set to begin at 5:00 p.m.

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