The inspection team of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF has confirm the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo fit for the Nigeria, South African next month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match
Chairman of NFF Technical and Development Committee, Barrister Chris Green expressed delight with the state of the field during the team’s final inspection on Monday.
Green during the inspection said “We want to express our appreciation to the Akwa Ibom State Government and the people of the State for their co-operation in observing no activity on the pitch of the stadium. That has helped to retain the lush nature of the turf. “The NFF is of the belief that this abstinence will be observed until after the match,”
Member of the inspection team include NFF Executive Committee member, Ibrahim Musa Gusau and Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme. The NFF were taking round the stadium by the Permanent Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Aniedi Dickson, the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Mr. Emmanuel Iba and the Chairman of Akwa United Football Club/SSA to Governor on Sports, Mr. Paul Bassey.
